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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,757.71, 6,565.65 and 2,604.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,757.71, 6,565.65 and 2,604.26 is: 3,593.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,757.71 : 6,565.65 = 2,604.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,757.71/6,565.65 = 2,604.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,757.71x = 6,565.65 × 2,604.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,757.71x = 17,098,636.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,098,636.61/4,757.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.88

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