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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,768.73, 6,580.58 and 2,644.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,768.73, 6,580.58 and 2,644.14 is: 3,648.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,768.73 : 6,580.58 = 2,644.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,768.73/6,580.58 = 2,644.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,768.73x = 6,580.58 × 2,644.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,768.73x = 17,399,947.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,399,947.47/4,768.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,648.76

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