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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,782.70, 6,599.55 and 2,658.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,782.70, 6,599.55 and 2,658.22 is: 3,668.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,782.70 : 6,599.55 = 2,658.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,782.70/6,599.55 = 2,658.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,782.70x = 6,599.55 × 2,658.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,782.70x = 17,543,055.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,543,055.80/4,782.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.02

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