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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.11, 6,759.72 and 2,657.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.11, 6,759.72 and 2,657.75 is: 3,981.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.11 : 6,759.72 = 2,657.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.11/6,759.72 = 2,657.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.11x = 6,759.72 × 2,657.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.11x = 17,965,612.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,965,612.03/4,512.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.65

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