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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.92, 6,568.10 and 2,635.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.92, 6,568.10 and 2,635.16 is: 3,636.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.92 : 6,568.10 = 2,635.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.92/6,568.10 = 2,635.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.92x = 6,568.10 × 2,635.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.92x = 17,307,994.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,307,994.40/4,759.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.19

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