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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,782.53, 6,599.79 and 2,658.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,782.53, 6,599.79 and 2,658.07 is: 3,668.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,782.53 : 6,599.79 = 2,658.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,782.53/6,599.79 = 2,658.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,782.53x = 6,599.79 × 2,658.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,782.53x = 17,542,703.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,542,703.81/4,782.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.08

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