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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,783.29, 6,601.03 and 2,658.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,783.29, 6,601.03 and 2,658.96 is: 3,669.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,783.29 : 6,601.03 = 2,658.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,783.29/6,601.03 = 2,658.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,783.29x = 6,601.03 × 2,658.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,783.29x = 17,551,868.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,551,868.08/4,783.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.42

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