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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.44, 6,579.38 and 2,643.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.44, 6,579.38 and 2,643.05 is: 3,647.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.44 : 6,579.38 = 2,643.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.44/6,579.38 = 2,643.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.44x = 6,579.38 × 2,643.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.44x = 17,389,653.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,389,653.37/4,767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.59

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