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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.66, 6,567.93 and 2,845.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.66, 6,567.93 and 2,845.43 is: 3,926.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.66 : 6,567.93 = 2,845.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.66/6,567.93 = 2,845.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.66x = 6,567.93 × 2,845.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.66x = 18,688,585.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,688,585.06/4,759.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.46

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