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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,775.82, 6,590.40 and 2,651.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,775.82, 6,590.40 and 2,651.28 is: 3,658.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,775.82 : 6,590.40 = 2,651.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,775.82/6,590.40 = 2,651.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,775.82x = 6,590.40 × 2,651.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,775.82x = 17,472,995.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,472,995.71/4,775.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.64

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