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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.46, 6,546.99 and 2,978.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.46, 6,546.99 and 2,978.53 is: 4,466.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.46 : 6,546.99 = 2,978.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.46/6,546.99 = 2,978.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.46x = 6,546.99 × 2,978.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.46x = 19,500,406.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,500,406.12/4,365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,466.98

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