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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,885.41, 6,741.86 and 2,647.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,885.41, 6,741.86 and 2,647.30 is: 3,653.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,885.41 : 6,741.86 = 2,647.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,885.41/6,741.86 = 2,647.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,885.41x = 6,741.86 × 2,647.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,885.41x = 17,847,725.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,847,725.98/4,885.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.27

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