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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,739.61, 6,540.84 and 2,644.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,739.61, 6,540.84 and 2,644.14 is: 3,649.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,739.61 : 6,540.84 = 2,644.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,739.61/6,540.84 = 2,644.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,739.61x = 6,540.84 × 2,644.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,739.61x = 17,294,896.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,294,896.68/4,739.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.01

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