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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.88, 6,568.98 and 2,663.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.88, 6,568.98 and 2,663.87 is: 3,676.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.88 : 6,568.98 = 2,663.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.88/6,568.98 = 2,663.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.88x = 6,568.98 × 2,663.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.88x = 17,498,908.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,498,908.75/4,759.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.33

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