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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.45, 6,555.48 and 2,654.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.45, 6,555.48 and 2,654.57 is: 3,663.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.45 : 6,555.48 = 2,654.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.45/6,555.48 = 2,654.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.45x = 6,555.48 × 2,654.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.45x = 17,401,980.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,401,980.54/4,750.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.23

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