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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,754.93, 6,562.13 and 2,659.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,754.93, 6,562.13 and 2,659.07 is: 3,669.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,754.93 : 6,562.13 = 2,659.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,754.93/6,562.13 = 2,659.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,754.93x = 6,562.13 × 2,659.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,754.93x = 17,449,149.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,449,149.72/4,754.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.70

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