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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.53, 6,756.49 and 2,659.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.53, 6,756.49 and 2,659.51 is: 3,986.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.53 : 6,756.49 = 2,659.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.53/6,756.49 = 2,659.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.53x = 6,756.49 × 2,659.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.53x = 17,968,952.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,968,952.72/4,507.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.43

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