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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,788.87, 6,608.27 and 2,664.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,788.87, 6,608.27 and 2,664.24 is: 3,676.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,788.87 : 6,608.27 = 2,664.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,788.87/6,608.27 = 2,664.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,788.87x = 6,608.27 × 2,664.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,788.87x = 17,606,003.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,606,003.94/4,788.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.44

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