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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.76, 6,555.94 and 2,655.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.76, 6,555.94 and 2,655.08 is: 3,663.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.76 : 6,555.94 = 2,655.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.76/6,555.94 = 2,655.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.76x = 6,555.94 × 2,655.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.76x = 17,406,545.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,406,545.18/4,750.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.95

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