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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.35, 6,568.19 and 2,634.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.35, 6,568.19 and 2,634.90 is: 3,636.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.35 : 6,568.19 = 2,634.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.35/6,568.19 = 2,634.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.35x = 6,568.19 × 2,634.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.35x = 17,306,523.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,306,523.83/4,759.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.32

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