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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,756.34, 6,563.58 and 2,660.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,756.34, 6,563.58 and 2,660.42 is: 3,671.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,756.34 : 6,563.58 = 2,660.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,756.34/6,563.58 = 2,660.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,756.34x = 6,563.58 × 2,660.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,756.34x = 17,461,879.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,461,879.50/4,756.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.28

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