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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.94, 6,563.21 and 2,660.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.94, 6,563.21 and 2,660.06 is: 3,670.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.94 : 6,563.21 = 2,660.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.94/6,563.21 = 2,660.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.94x = 6,563.21 × 2,660.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.94x = 17,458,535.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,458,535.50/4,755.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.89

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