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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,762.14, 6,571.74 and 2,666.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,762.14, 6,571.74 and 2,666.26 is: 3,679.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,762.14 : 6,571.74 = 2,666.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,762.14/6,571.74 = 2,666.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,762.14x = 6,571.74 × 2,666.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,762.14x = 17,521,967.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,521,967.49/4,762.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.43

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