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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.66, 6,568.52 and 2,663.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.66, 6,568.52 and 2,663.78 is: 3,676.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.66 : 6,568.52 = 2,663.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.66/6,568.52 = 2,663.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.66x = 6,568.52 × 2,663.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.66x = 17,497,092.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,497,092.21/4,759.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.12

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