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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.92, 6,560.41 and 2,658.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.92, 6,560.41 and 2,658.05 is: 3,668.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.92 : 6,560.41 = 2,658.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.92/6,560.41 = 2,658.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.92x = 6,560.41 × 2,658.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.92x = 17,437,897.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,437,897.80/4,753.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.11

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