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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,786.63, 6,605.55 and 2,690.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,786.63, 6,605.55 and 2,690.75 is: 3,713.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,786.63 : 6,605.55 = 2,690.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,786.63/6,605.55 = 2,690.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,786.63x = 6,605.55 × 2,690.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,786.63x = 17,773,900.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,773,900.18/4,786.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.24

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