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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,747.30, 6,550.92 and 2,622.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,747.30, 6,550.92 and 2,622.50 is: 3,618.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,747.30 : 6,550.92 = 2,622.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,747.30/6,550.92 = 2,622.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,747.30x = 6,550.92 × 2,622.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,747.30x = 17,179,787.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,179,787.70/4,747.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.85

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