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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,741.85, 6,543.72 and 2,645.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,741.85, 6,543.72 and 2,645.97 is: 3,651.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,741.85 : 6,543.72 = 2,645.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,741.85/6,543.72 = 2,645.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,741.85x = 6,543.72 × 2,645.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,741.85x = 17,314,486.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,314,486.81/4,741.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.42

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