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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,529.48, 6,794.34 and 2,451.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,529.48, 6,794.34 and 2,451.08 is: 3,676.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,529.48 : 6,794.34 = 2,451.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,529.48/6,794.34 = 2,451.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,529.48x = 6,794.34 × 2,451.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,529.48x = 16,653,470.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,653,470.89/4,529.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.68

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