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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,780.89, 6,596.98 and 2,656.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,780.89, 6,596.98 and 2,656.26 is: 3,665.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,780.89 : 6,596.98 = 2,656.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,780.89/6,596.98 = 2,656.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,780.89x = 6,596.98 × 2,656.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,780.89x = 17,523,287.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,523,287.45/4,780.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.28

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