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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,768.97, 6,581.16 and 2,673.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,768.97, 6,581.16 and 2,673.09 is: 3,688.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,768.97 : 6,581.16 = 2,673.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,768.97/6,581.16 = 2,673.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,768.97x = 6,581.16 × 2,673.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,768.97x = 17,592,032.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,592,032.98/4,768.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.86

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