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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,754.34, 6,560.82 and 2,658.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,754.34, 6,560.82 and 2,658.42 is: 3,668.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,754.34 : 6,560.82 = 2,658.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,754.34/6,560.82 = 2,658.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,754.34x = 6,560.82 × 2,658.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,754.34x = 17,441,415.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,441,415.10/4,754.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.52

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