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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,586.43, 4,947.89 and 2,644.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,586.43, 4,947.89 and 2,644.46 is: 3,648.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,586.43 : 4,947.89 = 2,644.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,586.43/4,947.89 = 2,644.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,586.43x = 4,947.89 × 2,644.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,586.43x = 13,084,497.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,084,497.19/3,586.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,648.33

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