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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,762.44, 6,572.88 and 2,666.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,762.44, 6,572.88 and 2,666.55 is: 3,680.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,762.44 : 6,572.88 = 2,666.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,762.44/6,572.88 = 2,666.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,762.44x = 6,572.88 × 2,666.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,762.44x = 17,526,913.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,526,913.16/4,762.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.24

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