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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.10, 6,562.02 and 2,659.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.10, 6,562.02 and 2,659.24 is: 3,669.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.10 : 6,562.02 = 2,659.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.10/6,562.02 = 2,659.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.10x = 6,562.02 × 2,659.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.10x = 17,449,986.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,449,986.06/4,755.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.74

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