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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,883.69, 6,739.49 and 2,645.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,883.69, 6,739.49 and 2,645.58 is: 3,650.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,883.69 : 6,739.49 = 2,645.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,883.69/6,739.49 = 2,645.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,883.69x = 6,739.49 × 2,645.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,883.69x = 17,829,866.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,829,866.57/4,883.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.90

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