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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,775.48, 6,590.94 and 2,651.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,775.48, 6,590.94 and 2,651.69 is: 3,659.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,775.48 : 6,590.94 = 2,651.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,775.48/6,590.94 = 2,651.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,775.48x = 6,590.94 × 2,651.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,775.48x = 17,477,121.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,477,121.52/4,775.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.76

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