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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.74, 6,568.20 and 2,635.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.74, 6,568.20 and 2,635.34 is: 3,636.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.74 : 6,568.20 = 2,635.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.74/6,568.20 = 2,635.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.74x = 6,568.20 × 2,635.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.74x = 17,309,440.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,309,440.19/4,759.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.64

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