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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,787.38, 6,607.21 and 2,691.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,787.38, 6,607.21 and 2,691.91 is: 3,715.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,787.38 : 6,607.21 = 2,691.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,787.38/6,607.21 = 2,691.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,787.38x = 6,607.21 × 2,691.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,787.38x = 17,786,014.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,786,014.67/4,787.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.19

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