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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,888.37, 6,745.97 and 2,650.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,888.37, 6,745.97 and 2,650.25 is: 3,657.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,888.37 : 6,745.97 = 2,650.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,888.37/6,745.97 = 2,650.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,888.37x = 6,745.97 × 2,650.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,888.37x = 17,878,506.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,878,506.99/4,888.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.36

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