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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.16, 6,562.36 and 2,659.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.16, 6,562.36 and 2,659.28 is: 3,669.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.16 : 6,562.36 = 2,659.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.16/6,562.36 = 2,659.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.16x = 6,562.36 × 2,659.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.16x = 17,451,152.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,451,152.70/4,755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.94

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