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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.69, 6,543.54 and 2,645.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.69, 6,543.54 and 2,645.82 is: 3,651.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.69 : 6,543.54 = 2,645.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.69/6,543.54 = 2,645.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.69x = 6,543.54 × 2,645.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.69x = 17,312,983.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,312,983.06/4,741.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.23

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