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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.73, 6,555.98 and 2,654.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.73, 6,555.98 and 2,654.85 is: 3,663.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.73 : 6,555.98 = 2,654.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.73/6,555.98 = 2,654.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.73x = 6,555.98 × 2,654.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.73x = 17,405,154.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,405,154.81/4,750.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.68

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