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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.21, 6,739.61 and 2,644.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.21, 6,739.61 and 2,644.72 is: 3,961.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.21 : 6,739.61 = 2,644.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.21/6,739.61 = 2,644.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.21x = 6,739.61 × 2,644.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.21x = 17,824,351.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,824,351.29/4,499.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.66

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