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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,882.21, 6,737.44 and 2,644.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,882.21, 6,737.44 and 2,644.11 is: 3,648.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,882.21 : 6,737.44 = 2,644.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,882.21/6,737.44 = 2,644.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,882.21x = 6,737.44 × 2,644.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,882.21x = 17,814,532.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,814,532.48/4,882.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,648.87

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