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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,737.93, 6,538.35 and 2,642.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,737.93, 6,538.35 and 2,642.07 is: 3,646.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,737.93 : 6,538.35 = 2,642.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,737.93/6,538.35 = 2,642.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,737.93x = 6,538.35 × 2,642.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,737.93x = 17,274,778.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,274,778.38/4,737.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.06

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