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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,744.16, 6,546.91 and 2,619.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,744.16, 6,546.91 and 2,619.82 is: 3,615.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,744.16 : 6,546.91 = 2,619.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,744.16/6,546.91 = 2,619.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,744.16x = 6,546.91 × 2,619.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,744.16x = 17,151,735.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,151,735.57/4,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.34

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