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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,789.58, 6,609.56 and 2,693.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,789.58, 6,609.56 and 2,693.71 is: 3,717.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,789.58 : 6,609.56 = 2,693.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,789.58/6,609.56 = 2,693.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,789.58x = 6,609.56 × 2,693.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,789.58x = 17,804,203.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,804,203.06/4,789.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.28

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