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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,785.21, 6,603.45 and 2,660.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,785.21, 6,603.45 and 2,660.69 is: 3,671.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,785.21 : 6,603.45 = 2,660.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,785.21/6,603.45 = 2,660.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,785.21x = 6,603.45 × 2,660.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,785.21x = 17,569,700.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,569,700.36/4,785.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.67

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