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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,764.76, 6,575.34 and 2,668.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,764.76, 6,575.34 and 2,668.89 is: 3,683.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,764.76 : 6,575.34 = 2,668.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,764.76/6,575.34 = 2,668.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,764.76x = 6,575.34 × 2,668.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,764.76x = 17,548,859.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,548,859.17/4,764.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.05

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