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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.65, 6,568.16 and 2,770.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.65, 6,568.16 and 2,770.09 is: 3,822.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.65 : 6,568.16 = 2,770.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.65/6,568.16 = 2,770.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.65x = 6,568.16 × 2,770.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.65x = 18,194,364.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,194,364.06/4,759.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.63

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