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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.98, 6,568.74 and 2,771.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.98, 6,568.74 and 2,771.70 is: 3,824.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.98 : 6,568.74 = 2,771.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.98/6,568.74 = 2,771.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.98x = 6,568.74 × 2,771.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.98x = 18,206,576.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,206,576.66/4,759.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.93

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