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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.12, 6,555.46 and 2,654.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.12, 6,555.46 and 2,654.40 is: 3,663.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.12 : 6,555.46 = 2,654.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.12/6,555.46 = 2,654.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.12x = 6,555.46 × 2,654.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.12x = 17,400,813.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,400,813.02/4,750.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.24

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