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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,887.14, 6,744.26 and 2,649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,887.14, 6,744.26 and 2,649 is: 3,655.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,887.14 : 6,744.26 = 2,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,887.14/6,744.26 = 2,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,887.14x = 6,744.26 × 2,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,887.14x = 17,865,544.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,865,544.74/4,887.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.62

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