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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,783.88, 6,601.47 and 2,687.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,783.88, 6,601.47 and 2,687.96 is: 3,709.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,783.88 : 6,601.47 = 2,687.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,783.88/6,601.47 = 2,687.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,783.88x = 6,601.47 × 2,687.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,783.88x = 17,744,487.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,744,487.30/4,783.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.23

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