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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,784.51, 6,602.61 and 2,659.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,784.51, 6,602.61 and 2,659.97 is: 3,670.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,784.51 : 6,602.61 = 2,659.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,784.51/6,602.61 = 2,659.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,784.51x = 6,602.61 × 2,659.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,784.51x = 17,562,744.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,562,744.52/4,784.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.75

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