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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,740.33, 6,541.66 and 2,644.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,740.33, 6,541.66 and 2,644.45 is: 3,649.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,740.33 : 6,541.66 = 2,644.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,740.33/6,541.66 = 2,644.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,740.33x = 6,541.66 × 2,644.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,740.33x = 17,299,101.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,299,101.66/4,740.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.35

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