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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.48, 6,568.12 and 2,663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.48, 6,568.12 and 2,663.60 is: 3,675.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.48 : 6,568.12 = 2,663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.48/6,568.12 = 2,663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.48x = 6,568.12 × 2,663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.48x = 17,494,844.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,494,844.43/4,759.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.79

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