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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,435.53, 6,120.56 and 2,546.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,435.53, 6,120.56 and 2,546.74 is: 3,514.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,435.53 : 6,120.56 = 2,546.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,435.53/6,120.56 = 2,546.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,435.53x = 6,120.56 × 2,546.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,435.53x = 15,587,488.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,587,488.99/4,435.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.24

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