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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,749.88, 6,554.83 and 2,654

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,749.88, 6,554.83 and 2,654 is: 3,662.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,749.88 : 6,554.83 = 2,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,749.88/6,554.83 = 2,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,749.88x = 6,554.83 × 2,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,749.88x = 17,396,518.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,396,518.82/4,749.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.52

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