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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,747.88, 6,551.97 and 2,652.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,747.88, 6,551.97 and 2,652.05 is: 3,659.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,747.88 : 6,551.97 = 2,652.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,747.88/6,551.97 = 2,652.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,747.88x = 6,551.97 × 2,652.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,747.88x = 17,376,152.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,376,152.04/4,747.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.77

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