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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,764.93, 6,575.52 and 2,611.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,764.93, 6,575.52 and 2,611.46 is: 3,603.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,764.93 : 6,575.52 = 2,611.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,764.93/6,575.52 = 2,611.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,764.93x = 6,575.52 × 2,611.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,764.93x = 17,171,707.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,171,707.46/4,764.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.77

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