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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,742.76, 6,544.62 and 2,646.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,742.76, 6,544.62 and 2,646.84 is: 3,652.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,742.76 : 6,544.62 = 2,646.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,742.76/6,544.62 = 2,646.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,742.76x = 6,544.62 × 2,646.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,742.76x = 17,322,562.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,322,562.00/4,742.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.42

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