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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,889.77, 6,747.81 and 2,651.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,889.77, 6,747.81 and 2,651.64 is: 3,659.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,889.77 : 6,747.81 = 2,651.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,889.77/6,747.81 = 2,651.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,889.77x = 6,747.81 × 2,651.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,889.77x = 17,892,727.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,892,727.66/4,889.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.22

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