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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,748.87, 6,553.41 and 2,624.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,748.87, 6,553.41 and 2,624.39 is: 3,621.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,748.87 : 6,553.41 = 2,624.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,748.87/6,553.41 = 2,624.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,748.87x = 6,553.41 × 2,624.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,748.87x = 17,198,720.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,198,720.05/4,748.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.65

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