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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.87, 6,563.14 and 2,660.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.87, 6,563.14 and 2,660.00 is: 3,670.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.87 : 6,563.14 = 2,660.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.87/6,563.14 = 2,660.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.87x = 6,563.14 × 2,660.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.87x = 17,457,912.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,457,912.93/4,755.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.81

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