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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,757.68, 6,565.48 and 2,662.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,757.68, 6,565.48 and 2,662.21 is: 3,673.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,757.68 : 6,565.48 = 2,662.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,757.68/6,565.48 = 2,662.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,757.68x = 6,565.48 × 2,662.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,757.68x = 17,478,686.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,478,686.51/4,757.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.78

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