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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.65, 6,568.53 and 2,663.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.65, 6,568.53 and 2,663.79 is: 3,676.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.65 : 6,568.53 = 2,663.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.65/6,568.53 = 2,663.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.65x = 6,568.53 × 2,663.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.65x = 17,497,184.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,497,184.53/4,759.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.15

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