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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.70, 6,555.96 and 2,654.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.70, 6,555.96 and 2,654.83 is: 3,663.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.70 : 6,555.96 = 2,654.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.70/6,555.96 = 2,654.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.70x = 6,555.96 × 2,654.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.70x = 17,404,926.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,404,926.51/4,750.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.66

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