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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,764.72, 6,575.38 and 2,668.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,764.72, 6,575.38 and 2,668.86 is: 3,683.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,764.72 : 6,575.38 = 2,668.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,764.72/6,575.38 = 2,668.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,764.72x = 6,575.38 × 2,668.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,764.72x = 17,548,768.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,548,768.67/4,764.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.06

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