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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,748.26, 6,552.72 and 2,652.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,748.26, 6,552.72 and 2,652.52 is: 3,660.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,748.26 : 6,552.72 = 2,652.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,748.26/6,552.72 = 2,652.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,748.26x = 6,552.72 × 2,652.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,748.26x = 17,381,220.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,381,220.85/4,748.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.55

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