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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,763.77, 6,574.16 and 2,639.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,763.77, 6,574.16 and 2,639.26 is: 3,642.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,763.77 : 6,574.16 = 2,639.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,763.77/6,574.16 = 2,639.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,763.77x = 6,574.16 × 2,639.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,763.77x = 17,350,938.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,350,938.75/4,763.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.27

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