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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,775.41, 6,589.99 and 2,650.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,775.41, 6,589.99 and 2,650.94 is: 3,658.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,775.41 : 6,589.99 = 2,650.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,775.41/6,589.99 = 2,650.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,775.41x = 6,589.99 × 2,650.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,775.41x = 17,469,668.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,469,668.09/4,775.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.26

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