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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,787.37, 6,606.19 and 2,662.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,787.37, 6,606.19 and 2,662.74 is: 3,674.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,787.37 : 6,606.19 = 2,662.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,787.37/6,606.19 = 2,662.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,787.37x = 6,606.19 × 2,662.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,787.37x = 17,590,569.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,590,569.69/4,787.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.37

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