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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.78, 6,563.10 and 2,659.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.78, 6,563.10 and 2,659.90 is: 3,670.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.78 : 6,563.10 = 2,659.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.78/6,563.10 = 2,659.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.78x = 6,563.10 × 2,659.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.78x = 17,457,189.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,457,189.69/4,755.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.73

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