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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.46, 6,543.34 and 2,645.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.46, 6,543.34 and 2,645.72 is: 3,651.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.46 : 6,543.34 = 2,645.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.46/6,543.34 = 2,645.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.46x = 6,543.34 × 2,645.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.46x = 17,311,812.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,311,812.79/4,741.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.16

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