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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,786.76, 6,605.67 and 2,662.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,786.76, 6,605.67 and 2,662.28 is: 3,673.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,786.76 : 6,605.67 = 2,662.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,786.76/6,605.67 = 2,662.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,786.76x = 6,605.67 × 2,662.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,786.76x = 17,586,141.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,586,141.40/4,786.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.91

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