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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.49, 6,568.11 and 2,635.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.49, 6,568.11 and 2,635.17 is: 3,636.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.49 : 6,568.11 = 2,635.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.49/6,568.11 = 2,635.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.49x = 6,568.11 × 2,635.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.49x = 17,308,086.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,308,086.43/4,759.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.54

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