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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,783.65, 6,601.50 and 2,659.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,783.65, 6,601.50 and 2,659.31 is: 3,669.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,783.65 : 6,601.50 = 2,659.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,783.65/6,601.50 = 2,659.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,783.65x = 6,601.50 × 2,659.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,783.65x = 17,555,421.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,555,421.67/4,783.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.88

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