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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,895.41, 6,755.71 and 2,657.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,895.41, 6,755.71 and 2,657.30 is: 3,667.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,895.41 : 6,755.71 = 2,657.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,895.41/6,755.71 = 2,657.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,895.41x = 6,755.71 × 2,657.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,895.41x = 17,951,948.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,951,948.18/4,895.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.10

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