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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,786.09, 7,187.33 and 2,599.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,786.09, 7,187.33 and 2,599.09 is: 3,903.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,786.09 : 7,187.33 = 2,599.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,786.09/7,187.33 = 2,599.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,786.09x = 7,187.33 × 2,599.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,786.09x = 18,680,506.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,680,506.06/4,786.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.08

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