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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,782.94, 6,601.08 and 2,687.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,782.94, 6,601.08 and 2,687.07 is: 3,708.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,782.94 : 6,601.08 = 2,687.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,782.94/6,601.08 = 2,687.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,782.94x = 6,601.08 × 2,687.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,782.94x = 17,737,564.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,737,564.04/4,782.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.51

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