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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,747.44, 6,549.93 and 2,651.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,747.44, 6,549.93 and 2,651.16 is: 3,657.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,747.44 : 6,549.93 = 2,651.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,747.44/6,549.93 = 2,651.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,747.44x = 6,549.93 × 2,651.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,747.44x = 17,364,912.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,364,912.42/4,747.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.74

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