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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,726.48, 7,081.16 and 2,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,726.48, 7,081.16 and 2,644 is: 3,961.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,726.48 : 7,081.16 = 2,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,726.48/7,081.16 = 2,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,726.48x = 7,081.16 × 2,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,726.48x = 18,722,587.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,722,587.04/4,726.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.21

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