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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,747.22, 6,551.91 and 2,651.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,747.22, 6,551.91 and 2,651.34 is: 3,659.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,747.22 : 6,551.91 = 2,651.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,747.22/6,551.91 = 2,651.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,747.22x = 6,551.91 × 2,651.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,747.22x = 17,371,341.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,371,341.06/4,747.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.27

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