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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.03, 6,561.89 and 2,659.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.03, 6,561.89 and 2,659.15 is: 3,669.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.03 : 6,561.89 = 2,659.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.03/6,561.89 = 2,659.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.03x = 6,561.89 × 2,659.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.03x = 17,449,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,449,088.08/4,755.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.61

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