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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,780.58, 6,595.89 and 2,684.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,780.58, 6,595.89 and 2,684.66 is: 3,704.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,780.58 : 6,595.89 = 2,684.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,780.58/6,595.89 = 2,684.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,780.58x = 6,595.89 × 2,684.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,780.58x = 17,707,689.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,707,689.07/4,780.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.09

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