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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,655.67, 6,423.26 and 2,766.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,655.67, 6,423.26 and 2,766.75 is: 3,817.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,655.67 : 6,423.26 = 2,766.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,655.67/6,423.26 = 2,766.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,655.67x = 6,423.26 × 2,766.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,655.67x = 17,771,540.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,771,540.77/4,655.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.18

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