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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,749.08, 6,553.69 and 2,624.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,749.08, 6,553.69 and 2,624.67 is: 3,622.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,749.08 : 6,553.69 = 2,624.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,749.08/6,553.69 = 2,624.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,749.08x = 6,553.69 × 2,624.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,749.08x = 17,201,266.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,201,266.97/4,749.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.02

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