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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,789.38, 6,608.96 and 2,664.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,789.38, 6,608.96 and 2,664.74 is: 3,677.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,789.38 : 6,608.96 = 2,664.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,789.38/6,608.96 = 2,664.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,789.38x = 6,608.96 × 2,664.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,789.38x = 17,611,160.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,611,160.07/4,789.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.13

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