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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,764.70, 6,575.36 and 2,668.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,764.70, 6,575.36 and 2,668.84 is: 3,683.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,764.70 : 6,575.36 = 2,668.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,764.70/6,575.36 = 2,668.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,764.70x = 6,575.36 × 2,668.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,764.70x = 17,548,570.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,548,570.44/4,764.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.04

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