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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,742.57, 6,544.77 and 2,618.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,742.57, 6,544.77 and 2,618.06 is: 3,612.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,742.57 : 6,544.77 = 2,618.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,742.57/6,544.77 = 2,618.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,742.57x = 6,544.77 × 2,618.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,742.57x = 17,134,594.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,134,594.00/4,742.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.94

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