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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,786.74, 6,606.50 and 2,662.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,786.74, 6,606.50 and 2,662.96 is: 3,675.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,786.74 : 6,606.50 = 2,662.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,786.74/6,606.50 = 2,662.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,786.74x = 6,606.50 × 2,662.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,786.74x = 17,592,845.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,592,845.24/4,786.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.33

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