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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,784.76, 6,602.58 and 2,688.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,784.76, 6,602.58 and 2,688.84 is: 3,710.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,784.76 : 6,602.58 = 2,688.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,784.76/6,602.58 = 2,688.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,784.76x = 6,602.58 × 2,688.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,784.76x = 17,753,281.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,753,281.21/4,784.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.38

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