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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,751.64, 6,557.58 and 2,655.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,751.64, 6,557.58 and 2,655.77 is: 3,665.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,751.64 : 6,557.58 = 2,655.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,751.64/6,557.58 = 2,655.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,751.64x = 6,557.58 × 2,655.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,751.64x = 17,415,391.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,415,391.45/4,751.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.13

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