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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,757.31, 6,565.61 and 2,633.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,757.31, 6,565.61 and 2,633.03 is: 3,633.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,757.31 : 6,565.61 = 2,633.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,757.31/6,565.61 = 2,633.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,757.31x = 6,565.61 × 2,633.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,757.31x = 17,287,402.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,287,402.11/4,757.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.86

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