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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,766.76, 6,577.74 and 2,671.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,766.76, 6,577.74 and 2,671.02 is: 3,685.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,766.76 : 6,577.74 = 2,671.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,766.76/6,577.74 = 2,671.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,766.76x = 6,577.74 × 2,671.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,766.76x = 17,569,275.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,569,275.09/4,766.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.79

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