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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,786.58, 6,605.17 and 2,662.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,786.58, 6,605.17 and 2,662.13 is: 3,673.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,786.58 : 6,605.17 = 2,662.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,786.58/6,605.17 = 2,662.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,786.58x = 6,605.17 × 2,662.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,786.58x = 17,583,831.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,583,831.07/4,786.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.57

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