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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,760.64, 6,569.88 and 2,664.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,760.64, 6,569.88 and 2,664.78 is: 3,677.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,760.64 : 6,569.88 = 2,664.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,760.64/6,569.88 = 2,664.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,760.64x = 6,569.88 × 2,664.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,760.64x = 17,507,284.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,507,284.83/4,760.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.51

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