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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,752.41, 6,557.96 and 2,656.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,752.41, 6,557.96 and 2,656.13 is: 3,665.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,752.41 : 6,557.96 = 2,656.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,752.41/6,557.96 = 2,656.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,752.41x = 6,557.96 × 2,656.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,752.41x = 17,418,768.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,418,768.15/4,752.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.25

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