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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,765.98, 6,577.11 and 2,670.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,765.98, 6,577.11 and 2,670.06 is: 3,684.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,765.98 : 6,577.11 = 2,670.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,765.98/6,577.11 = 2,670.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,765.98x = 6,577.11 × 2,670.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,765.98x = 17,561,278.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,561,278.33/4,765.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.72

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