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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,560.78, 6,293.79 and 2,672.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,560.78, 6,293.79 and 2,672.76 is: 3,688.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,560.78 : 6,293.79 = 2,672.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,560.78/6,293.79 = 2,672.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,560.78x = 6,293.79 × 2,672.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,560.78x = 16,821,790.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,821,790.16/4,560.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.36

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