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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.06, 6,578.58 and 2,671.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.06, 6,578.58 and 2,671.19 is: 3,686.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.06 : 6,578.58 = 2,671.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.06/6,578.58 = 2,671.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.06x = 6,578.58 × 2,671.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.06x = 17,572,637.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,572,637.11/4,767.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.26

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