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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.93, 6,580.31 and 2,671.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.93, 6,580.31 and 2,671.65 is: 3,687.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.93 : 6,580.31 = 2,671.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.93/6,580.31 = 2,671.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.93x = 6,580.31 × 2,671.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.93x = 17,580,271.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,580,271.85/4,767.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.19

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