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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.48, 6,542.46 and 2,645.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.48, 6,542.46 and 2,645.60 is: 3,650.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.48 : 6,542.46 = 2,645.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.48/6,542.46 = 2,645.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.48x = 6,542.46 × 2,645.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.48x = 17,308,732.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,308,732.18/4,741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.49

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