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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,764.40, 6,575.08 and 2,668.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,764.40, 6,575.08 and 2,668.48 is: 3,682.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,764.40 : 6,575.08 = 2,668.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,764.40/6,575.08 = 2,668.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,764.40x = 6,575.08 × 2,668.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,764.40x = 17,545,469.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,545,469.48/4,764.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.62

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