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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,749.66, 6,555.96 and 2,981.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,749.66, 6,555.96 and 2,981.25 is: 4,115.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,749.66 : 6,555.96 = 2,981.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,749.66/6,555.96 = 2,981.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,749.66x = 6,555.96 × 2,981.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,749.66x = 19,544,955.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,544,955.75/4,749.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115.02

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