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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,747, 6,550.90 and 2,651.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,747, 6,550.90 and 2,651.56 is: 3,659.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,747 : 6,550.90 = 2,651.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,747/6,550.90 = 2,651.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,747x = 6,550.90 × 2,651.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,747x = 17,370,104.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,370,104.40/4,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.18

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