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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,754, 6,560.56 and 2,629.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,754, 6,560.56 and 2,629.42 is: 3,628.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,754 : 6,560.56 = 2,629.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,754/6,560.56 = 2,629.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,754x = 6,560.56 × 2,629.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,754x = 17,250,467.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,250,467.68/4,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.62

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