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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.82, 6,568.55 and 2,663.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.82, 6,568.55 and 2,663.95 is: 3,676.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.82 : 6,568.55 = 2,663.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.82/6,568.55 = 2,663.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.82x = 6,568.55 × 2,663.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.82x = 17,498,270.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,498,270.80/4,759.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.25

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