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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,762.32, 6,571.56 and 2,665.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,762.32, 6,571.56 and 2,665.68 is: 3,678.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,762.32 : 6,571.56 = 2,665.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,762.32/6,571.56 = 2,665.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,762.32x = 6,571.56 × 2,665.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,762.32x = 17,517,676.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,517,676.06/4,762.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.39

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