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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,740.76, 6,541.86 and 2,644.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,740.76, 6,541.86 and 2,644.84 is: 3,649.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,740.76 : 6,541.86 = 2,644.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,740.76/6,541.86 = 2,644.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,740.76x = 6,541.86 × 2,644.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,740.76x = 17,302,173.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,302,173.00/4,740.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.66

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