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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.56, 6,577.72 and 2,671.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.56, 6,577.72 and 2,671.28 is: 3,685.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.56 : 6,577.72 = 2,671.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.56/6,577.72 = 2,671.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.56x = 6,577.72 × 2,671.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.56x = 17,570,931.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,570,931.88/4,767.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.52

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