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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,493.58, 6,723.95 and 2,645.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,493.58, 6,723.95 and 2,645.57 is: 3,958.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,493.58 : 6,723.95 = 2,645.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,493.58/6,723.95 = 2,645.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,493.58x = 6,723.95 × 2,645.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,493.58x = 17,788,633.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,788,633.55/4,493.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.68

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