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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.88, 6,568.65 and 2,664.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.88, 6,568.65 and 2,664.41 is: 3,676.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.88 : 6,568.65 = 2,664.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.88/6,568.65 = 2,664.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.88x = 6,568.65 × 2,664.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.88x = 17,501,543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,501,543.90/4,759.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.89

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