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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.24, 6,409.32 and 2,756.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.24, 6,409.32 and 2,756.94 is: 3,804.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.24 : 6,409.32 = 2,756.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.24/6,409.32 = 2,756.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.24x = 6,409.32 × 2,756.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.24x = 17,670,110.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,670,110.68/4,644.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.74

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