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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,761.06, 6,568.74 and 2,664.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,761.06, 6,568.74 and 2,664.78 is: 3,676.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,761.06 : 6,568.74 = 2,664.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,761.06/6,568.74 = 2,664.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,761.06x = 6,568.74 × 2,664.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,761.06x = 17,504,246.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,504,246.98/4,761.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.54

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