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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,740.65, 6,541.80 and 2,616.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,740.65, 6,541.80 and 2,616.21 is: 3,610.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,740.65 : 6,541.80 = 2,616.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,740.65/6,541.80 = 2,616.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,740.65x = 6,541.80 × 2,616.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,740.65x = 17,114,722.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,114,722.58/4,740.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.21

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