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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,754.08, 6,560.64 and 2,658.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,754.08, 6,560.64 and 2,658.24 is: 3,668.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,754.08 : 6,560.64 = 2,658.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,754.08/6,560.64 = 2,658.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,754.08x = 6,560.64 × 2,658.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,754.08x = 17,439,755.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,439,755.67/4,754.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.38

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