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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.50, 6,579.16 and 2,671.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.50, 6,579.16 and 2,671.76 is: 3,687.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.50 : 6,579.16 = 2,671.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.50/6,579.16 = 2,671.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.50x = 6,579.16 × 2,671.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.50x = 17,577,936.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,577,936.52/4,767.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.03

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