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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.44, 6,562.52 and 2,659.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.44, 6,562.52 and 2,659.57 is: 3,670.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.44 : 6,562.52 = 2,659.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.44/6,562.52 = 2,659.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.44x = 6,562.52 × 2,659.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.44x = 17,453,461.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,453,461.59/4,755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.21

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