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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,885.48, 6,741.99 and 2,647.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,885.48, 6,741.99 and 2,647.35 is: 3,653.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,885.48 : 6,741.99 = 2,647.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,885.48/6,741.99 = 2,647.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,885.48x = 6,741.99 × 2,647.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,885.48x = 17,848,393.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,848,393.99/4,885.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.36

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