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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,742.58, 6,544.29 and 2,617.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,742.58, 6,544.29 and 2,617.97 is: 3,612.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,742.58 : 6,544.29 = 2,617.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,742.58/6,544.29 = 2,617.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,742.58x = 6,544.29 × 2,617.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,742.58x = 17,132,759.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,132,759.48/4,742.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.54

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