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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.64, 6,541.92 and 2,724.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.64, 6,541.92 and 2,724.81 is: 3,759.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.64 : 6,541.92 = 2,724.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.64/6,541.92 = 2,724.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.64x = 6,541.92 × 2,724.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.64x = 17,825,489.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,825,489.04/4,741.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.35

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