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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,882.49, 6,737.82 and 2,644.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,882.49, 6,737.82 and 2,644.36 is: 3,649.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,882.49 : 6,737.82 = 2,644.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,882.49/6,737.82 = 2,644.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,882.49x = 6,737.82 × 2,644.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,882.49x = 17,817,221.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,817,221.70/4,882.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.21

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