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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,787.99, 6,607.54 and 2,663.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,787.99, 6,607.54 and 2,663.67 is: 3,675.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,787.99 : 6,607.54 = 2,663.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,787.99/6,607.54 = 2,663.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,787.99x = 6,607.54 × 2,663.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,787.99x = 17,600,306.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,600,306.07/4,787.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.93

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