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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.62, 6,543.72 and 2,645.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.62, 6,543.72 and 2,645.88 is: 3,651.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.62 : 6,543.72 = 2,645.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.62/6,543.72 = 2,645.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.62x = 6,543.72 × 2,645.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.62x = 17,313,897.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,313,897.87/4,741.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.47

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