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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.94, 6,366.90 and 1,613.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.94, 6,366.90 and 1,613.90 is: 2,419.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.94 : 6,366.90 = 1,613.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.94/6,366.90 = 1,613.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.94x = 6,366.90 × 1,613.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.94x = 10,275,539.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,275,539.91/4,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.52

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