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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,751.52, 6,556.68 and 2,655.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,751.52, 6,556.68 and 2,655.24 is: 3,664.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,751.52 : 6,556.68 = 2,655.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,751.52/6,556.68 = 2,655.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,751.52x = 6,556.68 × 2,655.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,751.52x = 17,409,559.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,409,559.00/4,751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.00

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