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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.77, 6,579.68 and 2,643.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.77, 6,579.68 and 2,643.27 is: 3,647.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.77 : 6,579.68 = 2,643.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.77/6,579.68 = 2,643.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.77x = 6,579.68 × 2,643.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.77x = 17,391,870.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,391,870.75/4,767.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.80

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