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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.62, 6,555.27 and 2,654.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.62, 6,555.27 and 2,654.70 is: 3,663.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.62 : 6,555.27 = 2,654.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.62/6,555.27 = 2,654.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.62x = 6,555.27 × 2,654.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.62x = 17,402,275.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,402,275.27/4,750.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.16

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