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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,737.54, 7,101.72 and 2,658.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,737.54, 7,101.72 and 2,658.54 is: 3,985.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,737.54 : 7,101.72 = 2,658.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,737.54/7,101.72 = 2,658.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,737.54x = 7,101.72 × 2,658.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,737.54x = 18,880,206.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,880,206.69/4,737.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.23

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