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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,888.41, 6,745.98 and 2,650.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,888.41, 6,745.98 and 2,650.24 is: 3,657.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,888.41 : 6,745.98 = 2,650.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,888.41/6,745.98 = 2,650.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,888.41x = 6,745.98 × 2,650.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,888.41x = 17,878,466.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,878,466.04/4,888.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.32

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