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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.77, 6,562.92 and 2,659.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.77, 6,562.92 and 2,659.89 is: 3,670.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.77 : 6,562.92 = 2,659.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.77/6,562.92 = 2,659.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.77x = 6,562.92 × 2,659.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.77x = 17,456,645.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,456,645.28/4,755.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.62

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