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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,768.02, 6,579.59 and 2,672.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,768.02, 6,579.59 and 2,672.10 is: 3,687.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,768.02 : 6,579.59 = 2,672.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,768.02/6,579.59 = 2,672.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,768.02x = 6,579.59 × 2,672.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,768.02x = 17,581,309.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,581,309.08/4,768.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.34

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