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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.66, 6,569.37 and 2,770.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.66, 6,569.37 and 2,770.48 is: 3,823.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.66 : 6,569.37 = 2,770.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.66/6,569.37 = 2,770.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.66x = 6,569.37 × 2,770.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.66x = 18,200,308.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,200,308.20/4,759.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.87

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