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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.02, 6,567.75 and 2,663.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.02, 6,567.75 and 2,663.28 is: 3,675.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.02 : 6,567.75 = 2,663.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.02/6,567.75 = 2,663.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.02x = 6,567.75 × 2,663.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.02x = 17,491,757.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,491,757.22/4,759.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.50

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