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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.52, 6,562.48 and 2,659.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.52, 6,562.48 and 2,659.64 is: 3,670.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.52 : 6,562.48 = 2,659.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.52/6,562.48 = 2,659.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.52x = 6,562.48 × 2,659.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.52x = 17,453,834.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,453,834.31/4,755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.23

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