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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,764.93, 6,574.97 and 2,640.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,764.93, 6,574.97 and 2,640.20 is: 3,643.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,764.93 : 6,574.97 = 2,640.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,764.93/6,574.97 = 2,640.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,764.93x = 6,574.97 × 2,640.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,764.93x = 17,359,209.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,359,209.52/4,764.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.12

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