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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,788.68, 6,608.04 and 2,693.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,788.68, 6,608.04 and 2,693.12 is: 3,716.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,788.68 : 6,608.04 = 2,693.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,788.68/6,608.04 = 2,693.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,788.68x = 6,608.04 × 2,693.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,788.68x = 17,796,244.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,796,244.68/4,788.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.32

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