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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,748.88, 6,553.33 and 2,653.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,748.88, 6,553.33 and 2,653.01 is: 3,661.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,748.88 : 6,553.33 = 2,653.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,748.88/6,553.33 = 2,653.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,748.88x = 6,553.33 × 2,653.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,748.88x = 17,386,010.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,386,010.62/4,748.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.08

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