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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,784.52, 6,602.93 and 2,660.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,784.52, 6,602.93 and 2,660.07 is: 3,671.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,784.52 : 6,602.93 = 2,660.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,784.52/6,602.93 = 2,660.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,784.52x = 6,602.93 × 2,660.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,784.52x = 17,564,242.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,564,242.70/4,784.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.06

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