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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.83, 6,543.93 and 2,645.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.83, 6,543.93 and 2,645.96 is: 3,651.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.83 : 6,543.93 = 2,645.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.83/6,543.93 = 2,645.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.83x = 6,543.93 × 2,645.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.83x = 17,314,944.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,314,944.30/4,741.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.53

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