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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,758.38, 6,566.58 and 2,634.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,758.38, 6,566.58 and 2,634.06 is: 3,635.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,758.38 : 6,566.58 = 2,634.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,758.38/6,566.58 = 2,634.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,758.38x = 6,566.58 × 2,634.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,758.38x = 17,296,765.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,296,765.71/4,758.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.01

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