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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,740.65, 6,541.99 and 2,616.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,740.65, 6,541.99 and 2,616.35 is: 3,610.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,740.65 : 6,541.99 = 2,616.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,740.65/6,541.99 = 2,616.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,740.65x = 6,541.99 × 2,616.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,740.65x = 17,116,140.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,116,140.44/4,740.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.50

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