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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,658.49, 6,428.33 and 2,744.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,658.49, 6,428.33 and 2,744.01 is: 3,786.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,658.49 : 6,428.33 = 2,744.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,658.49/6,428.33 = 2,744.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,658.49x = 6,428.33 × 2,744.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,658.49x = 17,639,401.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,639,401.80/4,658.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.51

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