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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,762.77, 6,572.61 and 2,666.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,762.77, 6,572.61 and 2,666.89 is: 3,680.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,762.77 : 6,572.61 = 2,666.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,762.77/6,572.61 = 2,666.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,762.77x = 6,572.61 × 2,666.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,762.77x = 17,528,436.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,528,436.10/4,762.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.31

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