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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,765.70, 6,576.74 and 2,669.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,765.70, 6,576.74 and 2,669.84 is: 3,684.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,765.70 : 6,576.74 = 2,669.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,765.70/6,576.74 = 2,669.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,765.70x = 6,576.74 × 2,669.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,765.70x = 17,558,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,558,843.52/4,765.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.42

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