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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,765.62, 6,575.94 and 2,669.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,765.62, 6,575.94 and 2,669.76 is: 3,683.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,765.62 : 6,575.94 = 2,669.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,765.62/6,575.94 = 2,669.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,765.62x = 6,575.94 × 2,669.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,765.62x = 17,556,181.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,556,181.57/4,765.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.92

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