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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.31, 6,560.12 and 2,657.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.31, 6,560.12 and 2,657.03 is: 3,667.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.31 : 6,560.12 = 2,657.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.31/6,560.12 = 2,657.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.31x = 6,560.12 × 2,657.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.31x = 17,430,409.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,430,409.49/4,753.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.01

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