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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,783.66, 6,601.42 and 2,659.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,783.66, 6,601.42 and 2,659.19 is: 3,669.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,783.66 : 6,601.42 = 2,659.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,783.66/6,601.42 = 2,659.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,783.66x = 6,601.42 × 2,659.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,783.66x = 17,554,385.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,554,385.41/4,783.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.65

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