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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.61, 6,570.84 and 2,871.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.61, 6,570.84 and 2,871.53 is: 3,964.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.61 : 6,570.84 = 2,871.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.61/6,570.84 = 2,871.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.61x = 6,570.84 × 2,871.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.61x = 18,868,331.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,868,331.33/4,759.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.26

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