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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,788.76, 6,608.74 and 2,693.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,788.76, 6,608.74 and 2,693.02 is: 3,716.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,788.76 : 6,608.74 = 2,693.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,788.76/6,608.74 = 2,693.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,788.76x = 6,608.74 × 2,693.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,788.76x = 17,797,468.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,797,468.99/4,788.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.51

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