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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,769.45, 6,581.91 and 2,673.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,769.45, 6,581.91 and 2,673.59 is: 3,689.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,769.45 : 6,581.91 = 2,673.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,769.45/6,581.91 = 2,673.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,769.45x = 6,581.91 × 2,673.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,769.45x = 17,597,328.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,597,328.76/4,769.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.59

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