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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.08, 6,554.40 and 2,653.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.08, 6,554.40 and 2,653.92 is: 3,662.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.08 : 6,554.40 = 2,653.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.08/6,554.40 = 2,653.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.08x = 6,554.40 × 2,653.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.08x = 17,394,853.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,394,853.25/4,750.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.01

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