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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,775.63, 6,590.36 and 2,679.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,775.63, 6,590.36 and 2,679.75 is: 3,698.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,775.63 : 6,590.36 = 2,679.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,775.63/6,590.36 = 2,679.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,775.63x = 6,590.36 × 2,679.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,775.63x = 17,660,523.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,660,523.91/4,775.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.06

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