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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,747.78, 6,552.34 and 2,652.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,747.78, 6,552.34 and 2,652.31 is: 3,660.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,747.78 : 6,552.34 = 2,652.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,747.78/6,552.34 = 2,652.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,747.78x = 6,552.34 × 2,652.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,747.78x = 17,378,853.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,378,853.38/4,747.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.42

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