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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.21, 6,559.41 and 2,657.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.21, 6,559.41 and 2,657.34 is: 3,667.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.21 : 6,559.41 = 2,657.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.21/6,559.41 = 2,657.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.21x = 6,559.41 × 2,657.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.21x = 17,430,582.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,430,582.57/4,753.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.12

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