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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,782.76, 6,599.94 and 2,686.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,782.76, 6,599.94 and 2,686.84 is: 3,707.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,782.76 : 6,599.94 = 2,686.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,782.76/6,599.94 = 2,686.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,782.76x = 6,599.94 × 2,686.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,782.76x = 17,732,982.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,732,982.79/4,782.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.69

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