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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,881.35, 6,736.26 and 2,643.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,881.35, 6,736.26 and 2,643.23 is: 3,647.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,881.35 : 6,736.26 = 2,643.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,881.35/6,736.26 = 2,643.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,881.35x = 6,736.26 × 2,643.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,881.35x = 17,805,450.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,805,450.84/4,881.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.65

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