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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.38, 6,567.89 and 2,663.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.38, 6,567.89 and 2,663.51 is: 3,675.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.38 : 6,567.89 = 2,663.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.38/6,567.89 = 2,663.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.38x = 6,567.89 × 2,663.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.38x = 17,493,594.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,493,594.54/4,759.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.60

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