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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,786.05, 6,604.91 and 2,662.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,786.05, 6,604.91 and 2,662.18 is: 3,673.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,786.05 : 6,604.91 = 2,662.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,786.05/6,604.91 = 2,662.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,786.05x = 6,604.91 × 2,662.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,786.05x = 17,583,449.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,583,449.45/4,786.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.90

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