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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,775.68, 6,590.41 and 2,651.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,775.68, 6,590.41 and 2,651.23 is: 3,658.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,775.68 : 6,590.41 = 2,651.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,775.68/6,590.41 = 2,651.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,775.68x = 6,590.41 × 2,651.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,775.68x = 17,472,679.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,472,679.45/4,775.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.68

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