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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,775.94, 6,590.57 and 2,651.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,775.94, 6,590.57 and 2,651.55 is: 3,659.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,775.94 : 6,590.57 = 2,651.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,775.94/6,590.57 = 2,651.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,775.94x = 6,590.57 × 2,651.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,775.94x = 17,475,212.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,475,212.63/4,775.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.01

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