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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,764.60, 6,575.04 and 2,668.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,764.60, 6,575.04 and 2,668.76 is: 3,682.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,764.60 : 6,575.04 = 2,668.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,764.60/6,575.04 = 2,668.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,764.60x = 6,575.04 × 2,668.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,764.60x = 17,547,203.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,547,203.75/4,764.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.83

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