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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,740.63, 6,542.09 and 2,644.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,740.63, 6,542.09 and 2,644.75 is: 3,649.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,740.63 : 6,542.09 = 2,644.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,740.63/6,542.09 = 2,644.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,740.63x = 6,542.09 × 2,644.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,740.63x = 17,302,192.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,302,192.53/4,740.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.77

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