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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.44, 6,554.96 and 2,654.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.44, 6,554.96 and 2,654.70 is: 3,663.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.44 : 6,554.96 = 2,654.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.44/6,554.96 = 2,654.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.44x = 6,554.96 × 2,654.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.44x = 17,401,452.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,401,452.31/4,750.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.12

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