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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.59, 6,555.86 and 2,654.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.59, 6,555.86 and 2,654.85 is: 3,663.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.59 : 6,555.86 = 2,654.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.59/6,555.86 = 2,654.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.59x = 6,555.86 × 2,654.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.59x = 17,404,811.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,404,811.65/4,750.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.72

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