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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,786.43, 6,604.93 and 2,690.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,786.43, 6,604.93 and 2,690.87 is: 3,713.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,786.43 : 6,604.93 = 2,690.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,786.43/6,604.93 = 2,690.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,786.43x = 6,604.93 × 2,690.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,786.43x = 17,773,007.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,773,007.99/4,786.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.21

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