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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,784.62, 6,602.73 and 2,688.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,784.62, 6,602.73 and 2,688.73 is: 3,710.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,784.62 : 6,602.73 = 2,688.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,784.62/6,602.73 = 2,688.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,784.62x = 6,602.73 × 2,688.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,784.62x = 17,752,958.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,752,958.23/4,784.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.42

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