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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,749.61, 6,554.44 and 2,625.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,749.61, 6,554.44 and 2,625.29 is: 3,622.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,749.61 : 6,554.44 = 2,625.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,749.61/6,554.44 = 2,625.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,749.61x = 6,554.44 × 2,625.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,749.61x = 17,207,305.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,207,305.79/4,749.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.89

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