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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.47, 6,568.07 and 2,771.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.47, 6,568.07 and 2,771.37 is: 3,824.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.47 : 6,568.07 = 2,771.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.47/6,568.07 = 2,771.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.47x = 6,568.07 × 2,771.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.47x = 18,202,538.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,202,538.30/4,759.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.49

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