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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.85, 6,563.03 and 2,659.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.85, 6,563.03 and 2,659.97 is: 3,670.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.85 : 6,563.03 = 2,659.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.85/6,563.03 = 2,659.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.85x = 6,563.03 × 2,659.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.85x = 17,457,466.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,457,466.02/4,755.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.74

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