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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.81, 6,145.10 and 2,684.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.81, 6,145.10 and 2,684.98 is: 3,705.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.81 : 6,145.10 = 2,684.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.81/6,145.10 = 2,684.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.81x = 6,145.10 × 2,684.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.81x = 16,499,470.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,499,470.60/4,452.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.41

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