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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,757.92, 6,566.34 and 2,662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,757.92, 6,566.34 and 2,662 is: 3,673.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,757.92 : 6,566.34 = 2,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,757.92/6,566.34 = 2,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,757.92x = 6,566.34 × 2,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,757.92x = 17,479,597.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,479,597.08/4,757.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.79

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