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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,785.54, 6,604.46 and 2,661.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,785.54, 6,604.46 and 2,661.47 is: 3,673.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,785.54 : 6,604.46 = 2,661.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,785.54/6,604.46 = 2,661.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,785.54x = 6,604.46 × 2,661.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,785.54x = 17,577,558.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,577,558.85/4,785.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.06

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