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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,496.99, 6,740.33 and 2,649.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,496.99, 6,740.33 and 2,649.44 is: 3,971.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,496.99 : 6,740.33 = 2,649.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,496.99/6,740.33 = 2,649.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,496.99x = 6,740.33 × 2,649.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,496.99x = 17,858,103.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,858,103.52/4,496.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.13

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