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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.92, 6,563.17 and 2,660.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.92, 6,563.17 and 2,660.05 is: 3,670.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.92 : 6,563.17 = 2,660.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.92/6,563.17 = 2,660.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.92x = 6,563.17 × 2,660.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.92x = 17,458,360.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,458,360.36/4,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.87

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