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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,749.91, 6,554.72 and 2,625.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,749.91, 6,554.72 and 2,625.31 is: 3,622.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,749.91 : 6,554.72 = 2,625.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,749.91/6,554.72 = 2,625.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,749.91x = 6,554.72 × 2,625.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,749.91x = 17,208,186.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,208,186.72/4,749.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.85

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