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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,761.69, 6,569.60 and 2,665.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,761.69, 6,569.60 and 2,665.41 is: 3,677.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,761.69 : 6,569.60 = 2,665.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,761.69/6,569.60 = 2,665.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,761.69x = 6,569.60 × 2,665.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,761.69x = 17,510,677.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,510,677.54/4,761.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.41

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