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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,740.35, 6,541.65 and 2,644.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,740.35, 6,541.65 and 2,644.47 is: 3,649.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,740.35 : 6,541.65 = 2,644.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,740.35/6,541.65 = 2,644.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,740.35x = 6,541.65 × 2,644.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,740.35x = 17,299,197.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,299,197.18/4,740.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.35

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