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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.76, 6,568.50 and 2,635.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.76, 6,568.50 and 2,635.44 is: 3,636.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.76 : 6,568.50 = 2,635.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.76/6,568.50 = 2,635.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.76x = 6,568.50 × 2,635.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.76x = 17,310,887.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,310,887.64/4,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.92

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