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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.32, 6,568.20 and 2,663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.32, 6,568.20 and 2,663.40 is: 3,675.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.32 : 6,568.20 = 2,663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.32/6,568.20 = 2,663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.32x = 6,568.20 × 2,663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.32x = 17,493,743.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,493,743.88/4,759.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.68

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