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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,773.51, 6,587.48 and 2,649.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,773.51, 6,587.48 and 2,649.05 is: 3,655.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,773.51 : 6,587.48 = 2,649.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,773.51/6,587.48 = 2,649.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,773.51x = 6,587.48 × 2,649.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,773.51x = 17,450,563.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,450,563.89/4,773.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.71

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