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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,764.20, 6,574.74 and 2,668.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,764.20, 6,574.74 and 2,668.28 is: 3,682.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,764.20 : 6,574.74 = 2,668.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,764.20/6,574.74 = 2,668.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,764.20x = 6,574.74 × 2,668.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,764.20x = 17,543,247.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,543,247.25/4,764.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.31

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