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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,766.84, 6,578.52 and 2,671.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,766.84, 6,578.52 and 2,671.28 is: 3,686.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,766.84 : 6,578.52 = 2,671.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,766.84/6,578.52 = 2,671.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,766.84x = 6,578.52 × 2,671.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,766.84x = 17,573,068.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,573,068.91/4,766.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.52

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