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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.72, 6,568.47 and 2,742.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.72, 6,568.47 and 2,742.67 is: 3,784.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.72 : 6,568.47 = 2,742.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.72/6,568.47 = 2,742.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.72x = 6,568.47 × 2,742.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.72x = 18,015,145.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,015,145.61/4,759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.92

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