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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,772.91, 6,586.65 and 2,648.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,772.91, 6,586.65 and 2,648.58 is: 3,655.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,772.91 : 6,586.65 = 2,648.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,772.91/6,586.65 = 2,648.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,772.91x = 6,586.65 × 2,648.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,772.91x = 17,445,292.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,445,292.98/4,772.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.07

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