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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,756.16, 6,563.74 and 2,660.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,756.16, 6,563.74 and 2,660.28 is: 3,671.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,756.16 : 6,563.74 = 2,660.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,756.16/6,563.74 = 2,660.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,756.16x = 6,563.74 × 2,660.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,756.16x = 17,461,386.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,461,386.25/4,756.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.32

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