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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,785.44, 6,603.19 and 2,689.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,785.44, 6,603.19 and 2,689.16 is: 3,710.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,785.44 : 6,603.19 = 2,689.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,785.44/6,603.19 = 2,689.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,785.44x = 6,603.19 × 2,689.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,785.44x = 17,756,994.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,756,994.68/4,785.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.63

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