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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,747.81, 6,552.08 and 2,651.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,747.81, 6,552.08 and 2,651.94 is: 3,659.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,747.81 : 6,552.08 = 2,651.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,747.81/6,552.08 = 2,651.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,747.81x = 6,552.08 × 2,651.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,747.81x = 17,375,723.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,375,723.04/4,747.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.73

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