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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.59, 6,943.77 and 2,549.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.59, 6,943.77 and 2,549.25 is: 3,825.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.59 : 6,943.77 = 2,549.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.59/6,943.77 = 2,549.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.59x = 6,943.77 × 2,549.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.59x = 17,701,405.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,701,405.67/4,627.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.19

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