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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,783.77, 6,601.91 and 2,688.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,783.77, 6,601.91 and 2,688.03 is: 3,709.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,783.77 : 6,601.91 = 2,688.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,783.77/6,601.91 = 2,688.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,783.77x = 6,601.91 × 2,688.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,783.77x = 17,746,118.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,746,118.70/4,783.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.65

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