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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,786.62, 6,605.49 and 2,690.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,786.62, 6,605.49 and 2,690.73 is: 3,713.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,786.62 : 6,605.49 = 2,690.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,786.62/6,605.49 = 2,690.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,786.62x = 6,605.49 × 2,690.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,786.62x = 17,773,590.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,773,590.11/4,786.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.18

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