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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,744.31, 6,546.89 and 2,754.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,744.31, 6,546.89 and 2,754.54 is: 3,801.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,744.31 : 6,546.89 = 2,754.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,744.31/6,546.89 = 2,754.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,744.31x = 6,546.89 × 2,754.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,744.31x = 18,033,677.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,033,677.27/4,744.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.12

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