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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,744.04, 6,546.70 and 2,619.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,744.04, 6,546.70 and 2,619.78 is: 3,615.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,744.04 : 6,546.70 = 2,619.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,744.04/6,546.70 = 2,619.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,744.04x = 6,546.70 × 2,619.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,744.04x = 17,150,913.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,150,913.73/4,744.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.25

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