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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.39, 6,562.26 and 2,659.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.39, 6,562.26 and 2,659.38 is: 3,669.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.39 : 6,562.26 = 2,659.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.39/6,562.26 = 2,659.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.39x = 6,562.26 × 2,659.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.39x = 17,451,543.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,451,543.00/4,755.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.84

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