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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,748.94, 6,553.51 and 2,624.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,748.94, 6,553.51 and 2,624.41 is: 3,621.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,748.94 : 6,553.51 = 2,624.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,748.94/6,553.51 = 2,624.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,748.94x = 6,553.51 × 2,624.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,748.94x = 17,199,089.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,199,089.00/4,748.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.67

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