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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,768.74, 6,581.52 and 2,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,768.74, 6,581.52 and 2,673 is: 3,689.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,768.74 : 6,581.52 = 2,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,768.74/6,581.52 = 2,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,768.74x = 6,581.52 × 2,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,768.74x = 17,592,402.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,592,402.96/4,768.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.11

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