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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.61, 6,562.62 and 2,631.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.61, 6,562.62 and 2,631.22 is: 3,631.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.61 : 6,562.62 = 2,631.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.61/6,562.62 = 2,631.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.61x = 6,562.62 × 2,631.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.61x = 17,267,697.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,267,697.00/4,755.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.02

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