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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,751.59, 6,557.24 and 2,655.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,751.59, 6,557.24 and 2,655.85 is: 3,665.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,751.59 : 6,557.24 = 2,655.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,751.59/6,557.24 = 2,655.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,751.59x = 6,557.24 × 2,655.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,751.59x = 17,415,032.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,415,032.57/4,751.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.10

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