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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.06, 6,578.46 and 2,613.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.06, 6,578.46 and 2,613.60 is: 3,606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.06 : 6,578.46 = 2,613.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.06/6,578.46 = 2,613.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.06x = 6,578.46 × 2,613.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.06x = 17,193,463.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,193,463.06/4,767.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.72

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