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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,762.69, 6,572.54 and 2,666.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,762.69, 6,572.54 and 2,666.81 is: 3,680.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,762.69 : 6,572.54 = 2,666.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,762.69/6,572.54 = 2,666.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,762.69x = 6,572.54 × 2,666.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,762.69x = 17,527,738.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,527,738.50/4,762.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.22

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