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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,745.59, 6,548.94 and 2,621.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,745.59, 6,548.94 and 2,621.06 is: 3,617.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,745.59 : 6,548.94 = 2,621.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,745.59/6,548.94 = 2,621.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,745.59x = 6,548.94 × 2,621.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,745.59x = 17,165,131.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,165,131.93/4,745.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.07

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