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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.43, 6,562.46 and 2,659.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.43, 6,562.46 and 2,659.56 is: 3,670.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.43 : 6,562.46 = 2,659.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.43/6,562.46 = 2,659.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.43x = 6,562.46 × 2,659.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.43x = 17,453,233.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,453,233.06/4,755.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.17

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