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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,740.31, 6,540.10 and 2,644.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,740.31, 6,540.10 and 2,644.03 is: 3,647.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,740.31 : 6,540.10 = 2,644.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,740.31/6,540.10 = 2,644.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,740.31x = 6,540.10 × 2,644.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,740.31x = 17,292,220.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,292,220.60/4,740.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.91

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