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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,763.91, 6,573.94 and 2,639.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,763.91, 6,573.94 and 2,639.38 is: 3,642.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,763.91 : 6,573.94 = 2,639.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,763.91/6,573.94 = 2,639.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,763.91x = 6,573.94 × 2,639.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,763.91x = 17,351,125.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,351,125.76/4,763.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.20

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