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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,659.59, 6,431.50 and 2,747.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,659.59, 6,431.50 and 2,747.08 is: 3,791.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,659.59 : 6,431.50 = 2,747.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,659.59/6,431.50 = 2,747.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,659.59x = 6,431.50 × 2,747.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,659.59x = 17,667,856.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,667,856.49/4,659.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.72

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