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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.70, 6,579.32 and 2,643.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.70, 6,579.32 and 2,643.22 is: 3,647.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.70 : 6,579.32 = 2,643.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.70/6,579.32 = 2,643.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.70x = 6,579.32 × 2,643.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.70x = 17,390,544.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,390,544.10/4,767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.58

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