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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.55, 6,559.80 and 2,629.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.55, 6,559.80 and 2,629.26 is: 3,628.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.55 : 6,559.80 = 2,629.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.55/6,559.80 = 2,629.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.55x = 6,559.80 × 2,629.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.55x = 17,247,419.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,247,419.75/4,753.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.33

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