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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.72, 6,555.36 and 2,654.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.72, 6,555.36 and 2,654.80 is: 3,663.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.72 : 6,555.36 = 2,654.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.72/6,555.36 = 2,654.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.72x = 6,555.36 × 2,654.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.72x = 17,403,169.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,403,169.73/4,750.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.27

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