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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.38, 6,579.38 and 2,671.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.38, 6,579.38 and 2,671.91 is: 3,687.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.38 : 6,579.38 = 2,671.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.38/6,579.38 = 2,671.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.38x = 6,579.38 × 2,671.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.38x = 17,579,485.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,579,485.00/4,767.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.46

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