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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,774, 6,588.34 and 2,649.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,774, 6,588.34 and 2,649.74 is: 3,656.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,774 : 6,588.34 = 2,649.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,774/6,588.34 = 2,649.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,774x = 6,588.34 × 2,649.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,774x = 17,457,388.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,457,388.03/4,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.76

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