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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.48, 6,568.26 and 2,663.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.48, 6,568.26 and 2,663.62 is: 3,675.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.48 : 6,568.26 = 2,663.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.48/6,568.26 = 2,663.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.48x = 6,568.26 × 2,663.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.48x = 17,495,348.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,495,348.70/4,759.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.89

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