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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.48, 6,559.69 and 2,629.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.48, 6,559.69 and 2,629.13 is: 3,628.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.48 : 6,559.69 = 2,629.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.48/6,559.69 = 2,629.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.48x = 6,559.69 × 2,629.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.48x = 17,246,264.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,246,264.62/4,753.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.13

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