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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,855.50, 6,700.59 and 2,647.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,855.50, 6,700.59 and 2,647.50 is: 3,653.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,855.50 : 6,700.59 = 2,647.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,855.50/6,700.59 = 2,647.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,855.50x = 6,700.59 × 2,647.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,855.50x = 17,739,812.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,739,812.03/4,855.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.55

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