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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.25, 6,562.25 and 2,659.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.25, 6,562.25 and 2,659.78 is: 3,670.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.25 : 6,562.25 = 2,659.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.25/6,562.25 = 2,659.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.25x = 6,562.25 × 2,659.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.25x = 17,454,141.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,454,141.31/4,755.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.50

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