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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,747.78, 6,552.24 and 2,651.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,747.78, 6,552.24 and 2,651.92 is: 3,659.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,747.78 : 6,552.24 = 2,651.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,747.78/6,552.24 = 2,651.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,747.78x = 6,552.24 × 2,651.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,747.78x = 17,376,016.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,376,016.30/4,747.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.82

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