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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,745.61, 6,548.92 and 2,649.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,745.61, 6,548.92 and 2,649.74 is: 3,656.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,745.61 : 6,548.92 = 2,649.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,745.61/6,548.92 = 2,649.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,745.61x = 6,548.92 × 2,649.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,745.61x = 17,352,895.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,352,895.91/4,745.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.62

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