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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,761.34, 6,571.02 and 2,665.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,761.34, 6,571.02 and 2,665.78 is: 3,678.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,761.34 : 6,571.02 = 2,665.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,761.34/6,571.02 = 2,665.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,761.34x = 6,571.02 × 2,665.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,761.34x = 17,516,893.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,516,893.70/4,761.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.98

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