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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,436.63, 6,122.96 and 2,548.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,436.63, 6,122.96 and 2,548.47 is: 3,517.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,436.63 : 6,122.96 = 2,548.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,436.63/6,122.96 = 2,548.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,436.63x = 6,122.96 × 2,548.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,436.63x = 15,604,167.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,604,167.13/4,436.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.13

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