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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,751.66, 6,557.91 and 2,656.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,751.66, 6,557.91 and 2,656.22 is: 3,665.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,751.66 : 6,557.91 = 2,656.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,751.66/6,557.91 = 2,656.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,751.66x = 6,557.91 × 2,656.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,751.66x = 17,419,251.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,419,251.70/4,751.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.93

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