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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,882.93, 6,738.44 and 2,644.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,882.93, 6,738.44 and 2,644.79 is: 3,649.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,882.93 : 6,738.44 = 2,644.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,882.93/6,738.44 = 2,644.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,882.93x = 6,738.44 × 2,644.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,882.93x = 17,821,748.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,821,748.49/4,882.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.81

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