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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.02, 6,755.74 and 2,659

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.02, 6,755.74 and 2,659 is: 3,985.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.02 : 6,755.74 = 2,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.02/6,755.74 = 2,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.02x = 6,755.74 × 2,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.02x = 17,963,512.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,963,512.66/4,507.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.67

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