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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,768.27, 6,580.61 and 2,644.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,768.27, 6,580.61 and 2,644.47 is: 3,649.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,768.27 : 6,580.61 = 2,644.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,768.27/6,580.61 = 2,644.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,768.27x = 6,580.61 × 2,644.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,768.27x = 17,402,212.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,402,212.50/4,768.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.59

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