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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,761.19, 6,569.79 and 2,636.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,761.19, 6,569.79 and 2,636.41 is: 3,637.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,761.19 : 6,569.79 = 2,636.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,761.19/6,569.79 = 2,636.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,761.19x = 6,569.79 × 2,636.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,761.19x = 17,320,660.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,320,660.05/4,761.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.88

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