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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,757.94, 6,566.16 and 2,768.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,757.94, 6,566.16 and 2,768.07 is: 3,820.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,757.94 : 6,566.16 = 2,768.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,757.94/6,566.16 = 2,768.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,757.94x = 6,566.16 × 2,768.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,757.94x = 18,175,625.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,175,625.51/4,757.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.06

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