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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.56, 6,543.36 and 2,645.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.56, 6,543.36 and 2,645.69 is: 3,651.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.56 : 6,543.36 = 2,645.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.56/6,543.36 = 2,645.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.56x = 6,543.36 × 2,645.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.56x = 17,311,702.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,311,702.12/4,741.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.06

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