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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,744.13, 6,546.98 and 2,619.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,744.13, 6,546.98 and 2,619.71 is: 3,615.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,744.13 : 6,546.98 = 2,619.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,744.13/6,546.98 = 2,619.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,744.13x = 6,546.98 × 2,619.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,744.13x = 17,151,188.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,151,188.98/4,744.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.24

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