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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.70, 6,561.93 and 2,659.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.70, 6,561.93 and 2,659.42 is: 3,669.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.70 : 6,561.93 = 2,659.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.70/6,561.93 = 2,659.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.70x = 6,561.93 × 2,659.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.70x = 17,450,927.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,450,927.88/4,755.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.48

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