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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,725.54, 7,081.35 and 2,646.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,725.54, 7,081.35 and 2,646.18 is: 3,965.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,725.54 : 7,081.35 = 2,646.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,725.54/7,081.35 = 2,646.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,725.54x = 7,081.35 × 2,646.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,725.54x = 18,738,565.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,738,565.00/4,725.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.38

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