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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,751.68, 6,557.48 and 2,655.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,751.68, 6,557.48 and 2,655.68 is: 3,664.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,751.68 : 6,557.48 = 2,655.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,751.68/6,557.48 = 2,655.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,751.68x = 6,557.48 × 2,655.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,751.68x = 17,414,568.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,414,568.49/4,751.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.93

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