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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,761.36, 6,570.60 and 2,665.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,761.36, 6,570.60 and 2,665.44 is: 3,678.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,761.36 : 6,570.60 = 2,665.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,761.36/6,570.60 = 2,665.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,761.36x = 6,570.60 × 2,665.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,761.36x = 17,513,540.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,513,540.06/4,761.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.26

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