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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.58, 6,559.96 and 2,657.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.58, 6,559.96 and 2,657.71 is: 3,667.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.58 : 6,559.96 = 2,657.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.58/6,559.96 = 2,657.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.58x = 6,559.96 × 2,657.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.58x = 17,434,448.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,434,448.25/4,753.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.64

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