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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.72, 6,567.36 and 2,663.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.72, 6,567.36 and 2,663.80 is: 3,675.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.72 : 6,567.36 = 2,663.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.72/6,567.36 = 2,663.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.72x = 6,567.36 × 2,663.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.72x = 17,494,133.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,494,133.57/4,759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.45

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