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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,752.84, 6,558.74 and 2,656.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,752.84, 6,558.74 and 2,656.92 is: 3,666.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,752.84 : 6,558.74 = 2,656.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,752.84/6,558.74 = 2,656.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,752.84x = 6,558.74 × 2,656.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,752.84x = 17,426,047.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,426,047.48/4,752.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.45

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