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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.81, 6,563.53 and 2,631.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.81, 6,563.53 and 2,631.52 is: 3,631.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.81 : 6,563.53 = 2,631.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.81/6,563.53 = 2,631.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.81x = 6,563.53 × 2,631.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.81x = 17,272,071.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,272,071.96/4,755.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.78

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