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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,744.21, 6,547.11 and 2,619.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,744.21, 6,547.11 and 2,619.73 is: 3,615.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,744.21 : 6,547.11 = 2,619.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,744.21/6,547.11 = 2,619.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,744.21x = 6,547.11 × 2,619.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,744.21x = 17,151,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,151,660.48/4,744.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.28

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