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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,783.22, 6,600.88 and 2,658.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,783.22, 6,600.88 and 2,658.78 is: 3,669.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,783.22 : 6,600.88 = 2,658.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,783.22/6,600.88 = 2,658.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,783.22x = 6,600.88 × 2,658.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,783.22x = 17,550,287.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,550,287.73/4,783.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.14

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