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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,760.74, 6,569.84 and 2,664.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,760.74, 6,569.84 and 2,664.87 is: 3,677.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,760.74 : 6,569.84 = 2,664.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,760.74/6,569.84 = 2,664.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,760.74x = 6,569.84 × 2,664.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,760.74x = 17,507,769.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,507,769.52/4,760.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.53

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