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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,775.91, 6,590.67 and 2,651.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,775.91, 6,590.67 and 2,651.45 is: 3,658.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,775.91 : 6,590.67 = 2,651.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,775.91/6,590.67 = 2,651.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,775.91x = 6,590.67 × 2,651.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,775.91x = 17,474,799.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,474,799.02/4,775.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.95

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