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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.63, 6,562.79 and 2,660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.63, 6,562.79 and 2,660.16 is: 3,671.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.63 : 6,562.79 = 2,660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.63/6,562.79 = 2,660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.63x = 6,562.79 × 2,660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.63x = 17,458,071.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,458,071.45/4,755.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.03

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