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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,786.59, 6,604.17 and 2,690.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,786.59, 6,604.17 and 2,690.67 is: 3,712.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,786.59 : 6,604.17 = 2,690.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,786.59/6,604.17 = 2,690.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,786.59x = 6,604.17 × 2,690.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,786.59x = 17,769,642.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,769,642.09/4,786.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.38

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