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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,749.02, 6,553.61 and 2,624.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,749.02, 6,553.61 and 2,624.69 is: 3,622.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,749.02 : 6,553.61 = 2,624.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,749.02/6,553.61 = 2,624.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,749.02x = 6,553.61 × 2,624.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,749.02x = 17,201,197.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,201,197.89/4,749.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.06

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