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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,097.70, 6,146.56 and 2,448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,097.70, 6,146.56 and 2,448.32 is: 3,672.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,097.70 : 6,146.56 = 2,448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,097.70/6,146.56 = 2,448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,097.70x = 6,146.56 × 2,448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,097.70x = 15,048,745.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,048,745.78/4,097.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.49

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