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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,754.78, 6,561.72 and 2,658.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,754.78, 6,561.72 and 2,658.90 is: 3,669.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,754.78 : 6,561.72 = 2,658.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,754.78/6,561.72 = 2,658.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,754.78x = 6,561.72 × 2,658.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,754.78x = 17,446,957.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,446,957.31/4,754.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.35

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