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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.50, 6,555.83 and 2,654.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.50, 6,555.83 and 2,654.63 is: 3,663.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.50 : 6,555.83 = 2,654.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.50/6,555.83 = 2,654.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.50x = 6,555.83 × 2,654.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.50x = 17,403,302.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,403,302.99/4,750.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.47

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