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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.07, 6,565.92 and 2,769.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.07, 6,565.92 and 2,769.20 is: 3,820.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.07 : 6,565.92 = 2,769.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.07/6,565.92 = 2,769.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.07x = 6,565.92 × 2,769.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.07x = 18,182,345.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,182,345.66/4,759.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.57

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