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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,766.34, 6,577.55 and 2,670.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,766.34, 6,577.55 and 2,670.47 is: 3,685.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,766.34 : 6,577.55 = 2,670.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,766.34/6,577.55 = 2,670.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,766.34x = 6,577.55 × 2,670.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,766.34x = 17,565,153.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,565,153.41/4,766.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.25

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