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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.89, 6,568.34 and 2,770.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.89, 6,568.34 and 2,770.13 is: 3,822.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.89 : 6,568.34 = 2,770.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.89/6,568.34 = 2,770.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.89x = 6,568.34 × 2,770.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.89x = 18,195,108.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,195,108.99/4,759.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.59

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