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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,765.56, 6,574.94 and 2,669.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,765.56, 6,574.94 and 2,669.28 is: 3,682.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,765.56 : 6,574.94 = 2,669.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,765.56/6,574.94 = 2,669.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,765.56x = 6,574.94 × 2,669.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,765.56x = 17,550,355.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,550,355.84/4,765.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.75

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