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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.55, 6,562.59 and 2,630.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.55, 6,562.59 and 2,630.91 is: 3,630.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.55 : 6,562.59 = 2,630.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.55/6,562.59 = 2,630.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.55x = 6,562.59 × 2,630.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.55x = 17,265,606.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,265,606.76/4,755.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.62

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