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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,756.91, 6,565.93 and 2,768.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,756.91, 6,565.93 and 2,768.22 is: 3,820.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,756.91 : 6,565.93 = 2,768.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,756.91/6,565.93 = 2,768.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,756.91x = 6,565.93 × 2,768.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,756.91x = 18,175,931.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,175,931.82/4,756.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.96

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