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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,768.81, 6,581.34 and 2,644.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,768.81, 6,581.34 and 2,644.55 is: 3,649.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,768.81 : 6,581.34 = 2,644.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,768.81/6,581.34 = 2,644.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,768.81x = 6,581.34 × 2,644.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,768.81x = 17,404,674.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,404,674.47/4,768.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.69

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