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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.65, 6,024.14 and 2,548.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.65, 6,024.14 and 2,548.74 is: 3,516.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.65 : 6,024.14 = 2,548.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.65/6,024.14 = 2,548.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.65x = 6,024.14 × 2,548.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.65x = 15,353,966.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,353,966.58/4,365.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.99

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