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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.63, 6,568.18 and 2,770.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.63, 6,568.18 and 2,770.31 is: 3,822.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.63 : 6,568.18 = 2,770.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.63/6,568.18 = 2,770.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.63x = 6,568.18 × 2,770.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.63x = 18,195,909.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,195,909.57/4,759.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.97

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