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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,782.91, 6,600.69 and 2,687.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,782.91, 6,600.69 and 2,687.17 is: 3,708.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,782.91 : 6,600.69 = 2,687.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,782.91/6,600.69 = 2,687.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,782.91x = 6,600.69 × 2,687.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,782.91x = 17,737,176.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,737,176.15/4,782.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.45

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