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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,762.10, 6,571.71 and 2,666.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,762.10, 6,571.71 and 2,666.23 is: 3,679.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,762.10 : 6,571.71 = 2,666.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,762.10/6,571.71 = 2,666.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,762.10x = 6,571.71 × 2,666.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,762.10x = 17,521,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,521,673.92/4,762.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.40

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