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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.40, 6,579.30 and 2,671.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.40, 6,579.30 and 2,671.84 is: 3,687.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.40 : 6,579.30 = 2,671.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.40/6,579.30 = 2,671.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.40x = 6,579.30 × 2,671.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.40x = 17,578,836.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,578,836.91/4,767.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.30

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