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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,883.58, 6,739.34 and 2,645.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,883.58, 6,739.34 and 2,645.46 is: 3,650.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,883.58 : 6,739.34 = 2,645.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,883.58/6,739.34 = 2,645.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,883.58x = 6,739.34 × 2,645.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,883.58x = 17,828,641.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,828,641.17/4,883.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.73

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