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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.24, 6,562.89 and 2,659.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.24, 6,562.89 and 2,659.50 is: 3,670.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.24 : 6,562.89 = 2,659.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.24/6,562.89 = 2,659.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.24x = 6,562.89 × 2,659.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.24x = 17,454,005.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,454,005.96/4,755.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.48

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