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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,784.61, 6,602.73 and 2,660.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,784.61, 6,602.73 and 2,660.11 is: 3,670.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,784.61 : 6,602.73 = 2,660.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,784.61/6,602.73 = 2,660.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,784.61x = 6,602.73 × 2,660.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,784.61x = 17,563,988.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,563,988.10/4,784.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.93

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