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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,774.34, 6,588.98 and 2,650.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,774.34, 6,588.98 and 2,650.07 is: 3,657.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,774.34 : 6,588.98 = 2,650.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,774.34/6,588.98 = 2,650.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,774.34x = 6,588.98 × 2,650.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,774.34x = 17,461,261.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,461,261.59/4,774.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.32

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