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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,754.74, 6,561.33 and 2,601.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,754.74, 6,561.33 and 2,601.25 is: 3,589.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,754.74 : 6,561.33 = 2,601.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,754.74/6,561.33 = 2,601.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,754.74x = 6,561.33 × 2,601.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,754.74x = 17,067,676.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,067,676.73/4,754.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.61

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