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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,493.80, 6,744.70 and 2,642.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,493.80, 6,744.70 and 2,642.60 is: 3,966.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,493.80 : 6,744.70 = 2,642.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,493.80/6,744.70 = 2,642.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,493.80x = 6,744.70 × 2,642.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,493.80x = 17,823,544.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,823,544.22/4,493.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.25

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