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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,762.62, 6,571.80 and 2,666.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,762.62, 6,571.80 and 2,666.75 is: 3,679.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,762.62 : 6,571.80 = 2,666.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,762.62/6,571.80 = 2,666.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,762.62x = 6,571.80 × 2,666.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,762.62x = 17,525,314.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,525,314.79/4,762.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.76

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