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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.86, 6,568.59 and 2,606.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.86, 6,568.59 and 2,606.38 is: 3,596.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.86 : 6,568.59 = 2,606.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.86/6,568.59 = 2,606.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.86x = 6,568.59 × 2,606.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.86x = 17,120,241.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,120,241.60/4,759.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.80

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