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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,762.53, 6,571.94 and 2,666.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,762.53, 6,571.94 and 2,666.25 is: 3,679.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,762.53 : 6,571.94 = 2,666.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,762.53/6,571.94 = 2,666.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,762.53x = 6,571.94 × 2,666.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,762.53x = 17,522,421.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,522,421.69/4,762.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.23

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