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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,889.52, 6,747.44 and 2,651.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,889.52, 6,747.44 and 2,651.31 is: 3,658.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,889.52 : 6,747.44 = 2,651.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,889.52/6,747.44 = 2,651.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,889.52x = 6,747.44 × 2,651.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,889.52x = 17,889,541.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,889,541.89/4,889.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.75

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