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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,772.41, 6,585.93 and 2,647.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,772.41, 6,585.93 and 2,647.99 is: 3,654.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,772.41 : 6,585.93 = 2,647.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,772.41/6,585.93 = 2,647.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,772.41x = 6,585.93 × 2,647.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,772.41x = 17,439,476.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,439,476.78/4,772.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.23

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