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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,740.54, 6,541.83 and 2,644.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,740.54, 6,541.83 and 2,644.65 is: 3,649.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,740.54 : 6,541.83 = 2,644.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,740.54/6,541.83 = 2,644.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,740.54x = 6,541.83 × 2,644.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,740.54x = 17,300,850.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,300,850.71/4,740.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.55

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