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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,752.64, 6,558.84 and 2,656.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,752.64, 6,558.84 and 2,656.76 is: 3,666.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,752.64 : 6,558.84 = 2,656.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,752.64/6,558.84 = 2,656.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,752.64x = 6,558.84 × 2,656.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,752.64x = 17,425,263.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,425,263.76/4,752.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.44

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