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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.84, 6,559.96 and 2,985.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.84, 6,559.96 and 2,985.88 is: 4,118.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.84 : 6,559.96 = 2,985.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.84/6,559.96 = 2,985.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.84x = 6,559.96 × 2,985.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.84x = 19,587,253.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,587,253.36/4,755.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.57

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