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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,789, 6,608.70 and 2,664.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,789, 6,608.70 and 2,664.54 is: 3,677.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,789 : 6,608.70 = 2,664.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,789/6,608.70 = 2,664.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,789x = 6,608.70 × 2,664.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,789x = 17,609,145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,609,145.50/4,789
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.00

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