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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,744.94, 6,548.12 and 2,649.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,744.94, 6,548.12 and 2,649.06 is: 3,655.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,744.94 : 6,548.12 = 2,649.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,744.94/6,548.12 = 2,649.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,744.94x = 6,548.12 × 2,649.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,744.94x = 17,346,362.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,346,362.77/4,744.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.76

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