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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,772.51, 6,586.42 and 2,648.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,772.51, 6,586.42 and 2,648.44 is: 3,655.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,772.51 : 6,586.42 = 2,648.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,772.51/6,586.42 = 2,648.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,772.51x = 6,586.42 × 2,648.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,772.51x = 17,443,747.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,443,747.58/4,772.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.05

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