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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.73, 6,579.28 and 2,614.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.73, 6,579.28 and 2,614.26 is: 3,607.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.73 : 6,579.28 = 2,614.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.73/6,579.28 = 2,614.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.73x = 6,579.28 × 2,614.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.73x = 17,199,976.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,199,976.47/4,767.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.58

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