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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.88, 6,579.66 and 2,672.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.88, 6,579.66 and 2,672.02 is: 3,687.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.88 : 6,579.66 = 2,672.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.88/6,579.66 = 2,672.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.88x = 6,579.66 × 2,672.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.88x = 17,580,983.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,580,983.11/4,767.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.38

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