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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,787.73, 6,606.90 and 2,663.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,787.73, 6,606.90 and 2,663.19 is: 3,675.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,787.73 : 6,606.90 = 2,663.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,787.73/6,606.90 = 2,663.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,787.73x = 6,606.90 × 2,663.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,787.73x = 17,595,430.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,595,430.01/4,787.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.11

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