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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.64, 6,568.68 and 2,770.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.64, 6,568.68 and 2,770.80 is: 3,823.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.64 : 6,568.68 = 2,770.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.64/6,568.68 = 2,770.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.64x = 6,568.68 × 2,770.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.64x = 18,200,498.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,200,498.54/4,759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.92

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