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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,789.59, 6,608.97 and 2,664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,789.59, 6,608.97 and 2,664.96 is: 3,677.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,789.59 : 6,608.97 = 2,664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,789.59/6,608.97 = 2,664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,789.59x = 6,608.97 × 2,664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,789.59x = 17,612,640.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,612,640.69/4,789.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.28

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