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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,410.12, 6,085.62 and 2,546.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,410.12, 6,085.62 and 2,546.76 is: 3,514.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,410.12 : 6,085.62 = 2,546.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,410.12/6,085.62 = 2,546.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,410.12x = 6,085.62 × 2,546.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,410.12x = 15,498,613.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,498,613.59/4,410.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.33

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