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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.76, 6,560.08 and 2,658.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.76, 6,560.08 and 2,658.08 is: 3,668.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.76 : 6,560.08 = 2,658.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.76/6,560.08 = 2,658.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.76x = 6,560.08 × 2,658.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.76x = 17,437,217.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,437,217.45/4,753.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.09

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