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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,637.03, 6,952.46 and 2,558.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,637.03, 6,952.46 and 2,558.03 is: 3,835.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,637.03 : 6,952.46 = 2,558.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,637.03/6,952.46 = 2,558.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,637.03x = 6,952.46 × 2,558.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,637.03x = 17,784,553.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,784,553.70/4,637.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.34

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