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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,492.74, 6,740.33 and 2,546.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,492.74, 6,740.33 and 2,546.31 is: 3,820.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,492.74 : 6,740.33 = 2,546.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,492.74/6,740.33 = 2,546.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,492.74x = 6,740.33 × 2,546.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,492.74x = 17,162,969.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,162,969.68/4,492.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.16

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