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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,764.91, 6,575.40 and 2,640.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,764.91, 6,575.40 and 2,640.53 is: 3,643.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,764.91 : 6,575.40 = 2,640.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,764.91/6,575.40 = 2,640.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,764.91x = 6,575.40 × 2,640.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,764.91x = 17,362,564.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,362,564.83/4,764.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.84

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