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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,773.51, 6,587.50 and 2,649.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,773.51, 6,587.50 and 2,649.08 is: 3,655.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,773.51 : 6,587.50 = 2,649.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,773.51/6,587.50 = 2,649.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,773.51x = 6,587.50 × 2,649.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,773.51x = 17,450,814.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,450,814.50/4,773.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.76

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