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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,763.88, 6,573.52 and 2,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,763.88, 6,573.52 and 2,668 is: 3,681.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,763.88 : 6,573.52 = 2,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,763.88/6,573.52 = 2,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,763.88x = 6,573.52 × 2,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,763.88x = 17,538,151.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,538,151.36/4,763.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.48

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