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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,784.69, 6,602.36 and 2,659.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,784.69, 6,602.36 and 2,659.88 is: 3,670.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,784.69 : 6,602.36 = 2,659.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,784.69/6,602.36 = 2,659.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,784.69x = 6,602.36 × 2,659.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,784.69x = 17,561,439.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,561,439.01/4,784.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.34

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