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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,784.01, 6,602.54 and 2,688.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,784.01, 6,602.54 and 2,688.54 is: 3,710.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,784.01 : 6,602.54 = 2,688.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,784.01/6,602.54 = 2,688.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,784.01x = 6,602.54 × 2,688.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,784.01x = 17,751,166.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,751,166.60/4,784.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.52

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