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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.58, 5,875.53 and 2,664.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.58, 5,875.53 and 2,664.62 is: 3,678.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.58 : 5,875.53 = 2,664.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.58/5,875.53 = 2,664.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.58x = 5,875.53 × 2,664.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.58x = 15,656,054.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,656,054.75/4,255.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.95

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