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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.65, 6,555.92 and 2,654.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.65, 6,555.92 and 2,654.78 is: 3,663.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.65 : 6,555.92 = 2,654.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.65/6,555.92 = 2,654.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.65x = 6,555.92 × 2,654.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.65x = 17,404,479.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,404,479.24/4,750.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.60

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