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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.48, 6,562.74 and 2,659.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.48, 6,562.74 and 2,659.62 is: 3,670.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.48 : 6,562.74 = 2,659.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.48/6,562.74 = 2,659.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.48x = 6,562.74 × 2,659.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.48x = 17,454,394.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,454,394.56/4,755.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.37

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