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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,787.51, 6,606.82 and 2,691.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,787.51, 6,606.82 and 2,691.63 is: 3,714.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,787.51 : 6,606.82 = 2,691.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,787.51/6,606.82 = 2,691.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,787.51x = 6,606.82 × 2,691.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,787.51x = 17,783,103.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,783,103.14/4,787.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.48

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