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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.61, 5,581.13 and 2,649.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.61, 5,581.13 and 2,649.09 is: 3,653.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.61 : 5,581.13 = 2,649.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.61/5,581.13 = 2,649.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.61x = 5,581.13 × 2,649.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.61x = 14,784,902.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,784,902.43/4,046.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.65

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