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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.59, 6,277.53 and 2,546.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.59, 6,277.53 and 2,546.61 is: 3,815.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.59 : 6,277.53 = 2,546.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.59/6,277.53 = 2,546.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.59x = 6,277.53 × 2,546.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.59x = 15,986,420.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,986,420.67/4,189.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.75

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