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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.95, 6,560.31 and 2,658.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.95, 6,560.31 and 2,658.07 is: 3,668.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.95 : 6,560.31 = 2,658.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.95/6,560.31 = 2,658.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.95x = 6,560.31 × 2,658.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.95x = 17,437,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,437,763.20/4,753.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.06

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