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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,768.06, 6,579.96 and 2,672.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,768.06, 6,579.96 and 2,672.19 is: 3,687.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,768.06 : 6,579.96 = 2,672.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,768.06/6,579.96 = 2,672.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,768.06x = 6,579.96 × 2,672.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,768.06x = 17,582,903.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,582,903.31/4,768.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.64

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