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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,890.61, 6,749.03 and 2,652.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,890.61, 6,749.03 and 2,652.48 is: 3,660.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,890.61 : 6,749.03 = 2,652.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,890.61/6,749.03 = 2,652.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,890.61x = 6,749.03 × 2,652.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,890.61x = 17,901,620.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,901,620.09/4,890.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.41

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