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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.89, 6,562.56 and 2,631.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.89, 6,562.56 and 2,631.14 is: 3,630.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.89 : 6,562.56 = 2,631.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.89/6,562.56 = 2,631.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.89x = 6,562.56 × 2,631.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.89x = 17,267,030.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,267,030.52/4,755.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.66

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