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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.14, 6,561.59 and 2,630.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.14, 6,561.59 and 2,630.34 is: 3,629.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.14 : 6,561.59 = 2,630.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.14/6,561.59 = 2,630.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.14x = 6,561.59 × 2,630.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.14x = 17,259,219.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,259,219.22/4,755.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.59

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