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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.81, 6,568.51 and 2,635.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.81, 6,568.51 and 2,635.33 is: 3,636.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.81 : 6,568.51 = 2,635.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.81/6,568.51 = 2,635.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.81x = 6,568.51 × 2,635.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.81x = 17,310,191.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,310,191.46/4,759.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.74

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