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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.20, 6,542.82 and 2,645.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.20, 6,542.82 and 2,645.32 is: 3,650.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.20 : 6,542.82 = 2,645.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.20/6,542.82 = 2,645.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.20x = 6,542.82 × 2,645.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.20x = 17,307,852.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,307,852.60/4,741.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.52

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