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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,783.51, 6,601.23 and 2,658.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,783.51, 6,601.23 and 2,658.97 is: 3,669.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,783.51 : 6,601.23 = 2,658.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,783.51/6,601.23 = 2,658.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,783.51x = 6,601.23 × 2,658.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,783.51x = 17,552,439.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,552,439.53/4,783.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.37

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