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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,740.96, 6,541.77 and 2,645.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,740.96, 6,541.77 and 2,645.10 is: 3,649.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,740.96 : 6,541.77 = 2,645.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,740.96/6,541.77 = 2,645.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,740.96x = 6,541.77 × 2,645.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,740.96x = 17,303,635.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,303,635.83/4,740.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.82

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