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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,090.69, 6,146.97 and 2,448.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,090.69, 6,146.97 and 2,448.62 is: 3,679.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,090.69 : 6,146.97 = 2,448.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,090.69/6,146.97 = 2,448.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,090.69x = 6,146.97 × 2,448.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,090.69x = 15,051,593.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,051,593.68/4,090.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.48

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