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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,775.37, 6,589.90 and 2,650.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,775.37, 6,589.90 and 2,650.77 is: 3,658.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,775.37 : 6,589.90 = 2,650.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,775.37/6,589.90 = 2,650.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,775.37x = 6,589.90 × 2,650.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,775.37x = 17,468,325.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,468,325.70/4,775.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.01

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