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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,783.94, 6,602.16 and 2,659.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,783.94, 6,602.16 and 2,659.72 is: 3,670.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,783.94 : 6,602.16 = 2,659.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,783.94/6,602.16 = 2,659.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,783.94x = 6,602.16 × 2,659.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,783.94x = 17,559,897.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,559,897.00/4,783.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.59

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