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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.68, 6,364.82 and 1,646.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.68, 6,364.82 and 1,646.76 is: 2,468.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.68 : 6,364.82 = 1,646.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.68/6,364.82 = 1,646.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.68x = 6,364.82 × 1,646.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.68x = 10,481,330.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,481,330.98/4,245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,468.70

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