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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,787.26, 6,607.01 and 2,691.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,787.26, 6,607.01 and 2,691.38 is: 3,714.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,787.26 : 6,607.01 = 2,691.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,787.26/6,607.01 = 2,691.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,787.26x = 6,607.01 × 2,691.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,787.26x = 17,781,987.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,781,987.73/4,787.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.44

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