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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.37, 6,578.96 and 2,642.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.37, 6,578.96 and 2,642.91 is: 3,647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.37 : 6,578.96 = 2,642.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.37/6,578.96 = 2,642.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.37x = 6,578.96 × 2,642.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.37x = 17,387,561.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,387,561.29/4,767.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.20

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