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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,782.08, 6,597.96 and 2,686.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,782.08, 6,597.96 and 2,686.16 is: 3,706.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,782.08 : 6,597.96 = 2,686.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,782.08/6,597.96 = 2,686.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,782.08x = 6,597.96 × 2,686.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,782.08x = 17,723,176.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,723,176.23/4,782.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.16

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