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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.98, 6,579.79 and 2,672.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.98, 6,579.79 and 2,672.06 is: 3,687.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.98 : 6,579.79 = 2,672.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.98/6,579.79 = 2,672.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.98x = 6,579.79 × 2,672.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.98x = 17,581,554.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,581,554.09/4,767.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.43

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