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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,783.24, 6,601.26 and 2,687.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,783.24, 6,601.26 and 2,687.68 is: 3,709.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,783.24 : 6,601.26 = 2,687.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,783.24/6,601.26 = 2,687.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,783.24x = 6,601.26 × 2,687.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,783.24x = 17,742,074.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,742,074.48/4,783.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.22

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