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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,787.64, 6,606.26 and 2,663.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,787.64, 6,606.26 and 2,663.02 is: 3,674.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,787.64 : 6,606.26 = 2,663.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,787.64/6,606.26 = 2,663.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,787.64x = 6,606.26 × 2,663.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,787.64x = 17,592,602.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,592,602.51/4,787.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.59

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