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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.54, 6,579.03 and 2,614.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.54, 6,579.03 and 2,614.07 is: 3,607.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.54 : 6,579.03 = 2,614.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.54/6,579.03 = 2,614.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.54x = 6,579.03 × 2,614.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.54x = 17,198,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,198,012.06/4,767.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.31

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