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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,885.48, 6,741.95 and 2,647.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,885.48, 6,741.95 and 2,647.42 is: 3,653.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,885.48 : 6,741.95 = 2,647.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,885.48/6,741.95 = 2,647.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,885.48x = 6,741.95 × 2,647.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,885.48x = 17,848,732.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,848,732.94/4,885.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.43

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