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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.89, 6,560.25 and 2,629.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.89, 6,560.25 and 2,629.36 is: 3,628.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.89 : 6,560.25 = 2,629.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.89/6,560.25 = 2,629.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.89x = 6,560.25 × 2,629.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.89x = 17,249,258.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,249,258.94/4,753.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.45

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