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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,747.44, 6,551.57 and 2,651.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,747.44, 6,551.57 and 2,651.56 is: 3,659.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,747.44 : 6,551.57 = 2,651.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,747.44/6,551.57 = 2,651.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,747.44x = 6,551.57 × 2,651.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,747.44x = 17,371,880.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,371,880.95/4,747.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.21

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