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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.95, 6,548.99 and 2,430.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.95, 6,548.99 and 2,430.45 is: 3,645.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.95 : 6,548.99 = 2,430.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.95/6,548.99 = 2,430.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.95x = 6,548.99 × 2,430.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.95x = 15,917,009.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,917,009.12/4,365.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.72

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