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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,146.40, 6,220.67 and 2,513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,146.40, 6,220.67 and 2,513.44 is: 3,770.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,146.40 : 6,220.67 = 2,513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,146.40/6,220.67 = 2,513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,146.40x = 6,220.67 × 2,513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,146.40x = 15,635,280.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,635,280.80/4,146.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.81

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