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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,889.51, 6,747.46 and 2,651.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,889.51, 6,747.46 and 2,651.37 is: 3,658.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,889.51 : 6,747.46 = 2,651.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,889.51/6,747.46 = 2,651.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,889.51x = 6,747.46 × 2,651.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,889.51x = 17,890,013.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,890,013.02/4,889.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.86

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