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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,763.86, 6,574.08 and 2,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,763.86, 6,574.08 and 2,668 is: 3,681.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,763.86 : 6,574.08 = 2,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,763.86/6,574.08 = 2,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,763.86x = 6,574.08 × 2,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,763.86x = 17,539,645.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,539,645.44/4,763.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.81

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