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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,788.65, 6,608.25 and 2,664.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,788.65, 6,608.25 and 2,664.17 is: 3,676.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,788.65 : 6,608.25 = 2,664.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,788.65/6,608.25 = 2,664.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,788.65x = 6,608.25 × 2,664.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,788.65x = 17,605,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,605,501.40/4,788.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.51

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