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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,764.54, 6,575.29 and 2,876.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,764.54, 6,575.29 and 2,876.09 is: 3,969.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,764.54 : 6,575.29 = 2,876.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,764.54/6,575.29 = 2,876.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,764.54x = 6,575.29 × 2,876.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,764.54x = 18,911,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,911,125.82/4,764.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.14

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