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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,771.51, 6,584.74 and 2,647.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,771.51, 6,584.74 and 2,647.08 is: 3,653.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,771.51 : 6,584.74 = 2,647.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,771.51/6,584.74 = 2,647.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,771.51x = 6,584.74 × 2,647.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,771.51x = 17,430,326.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,430,326.94/4,771.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.00

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