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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,091.70, 6,148.48 and 2,449.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,091.70, 6,148.48 and 2,449.62 is: 3,680.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,091.70 : 6,148.48 = 2,449.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,091.70/6,148.48 = 2,449.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,091.70x = 6,148.48 × 2,449.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,091.70x = 15,061,439.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,061,439.58/4,091.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.97

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