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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.89, 6,560.60 and 2,865.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.89, 6,560.60 and 2,865.58 is: 3,954.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.89 : 6,560.60 = 2,865.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.89/6,560.60 = 2,865.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.89x = 6,560.60 × 2,865.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.89x = 18,799,893.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,799,893.42/4,753.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.63

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