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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,757.46, 6,563.70 and 2,767.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,757.46, 6,563.70 and 2,767.59 is: 3,818.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,757.46 : 6,563.70 = 2,767.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,757.46/6,563.70 = 2,767.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,757.46x = 6,563.70 × 2,767.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,757.46x = 18,165,630.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,165,630.48/4,757.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.35

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