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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,164.63, 6,246.94 and 2,432.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,164.63, 6,246.94 and 2,432.04 is: 3,648.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,164.63 : 6,246.94 = 2,432.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,164.63/6,246.94 = 2,432.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,164.63x = 6,246.94 × 2,432.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,164.63x = 15,192,807.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,192,807.96/4,164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,648.06

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