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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,769.81, 6,582.72 and 2,645.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,769.81, 6,582.72 and 2,645.55 is: 3,651.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,769.81 : 6,582.72 = 2,645.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,769.81/6,582.72 = 2,645.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,769.81x = 6,582.72 × 2,645.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,769.81x = 17,414,914.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,414,914.90/4,769.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.07

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