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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.75, 6,568.59 and 2,664.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.75, 6,568.59 and 2,664.01 is: 3,676.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.75 : 6,568.59 = 2,664.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.75/6,568.59 = 2,664.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.75x = 6,568.59 × 2,664.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.75x = 17,498,789.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,498,789.45/4,759.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.41

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