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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,761.42, 6,569.91 and 2,665.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,761.42, 6,569.91 and 2,665.14 is: 3,677.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,761.42 : 6,569.91 = 2,665.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,761.42/6,569.91 = 2,665.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,761.42x = 6,569.91 × 2,665.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,761.42x = 17,509,729.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,509,729.94/4,761.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.42

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