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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,882.22, 6,737.40 and 2,644.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,882.22, 6,737.40 and 2,644.04 is: 3,648.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,882.22 : 6,737.40 = 2,644.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,882.22/6,737.40 = 2,644.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,882.22x = 6,737.40 × 2,644.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,882.22x = 17,813,955.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,813,955.10/4,882.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,648.74

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