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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,547.55, 6,275.69 and 2,658.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,547.55, 6,275.69 and 2,658.71 is: 3,669.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,547.55 : 6,275.69 = 2,658.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,547.55/6,275.69 = 2,658.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,547.55x = 6,275.69 × 2,658.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,547.55x = 16,685,195.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,685,195.09/4,547.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.05

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