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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.51, 6,744.82 and 2,659.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.51, 6,744.82 and 2,659.51 is: 3,979.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.51 : 6,744.82 = 2,659.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.51/6,744.82 = 2,659.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.51x = 6,744.82 × 2,659.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.51x = 17,937,916.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,937,916.24/4,507.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.56

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