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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.48, 6,543.54 and 2,645.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.48, 6,543.54 and 2,645.62 is: 3,651.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.48 : 6,543.54 = 2,645.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.48/6,543.54 = 2,645.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.48x = 6,543.54 × 2,645.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.48x = 17,311,720.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,311,720.29/4,741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.12

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