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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,536.47, 6,259.89 and 2,546.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,536.47, 6,259.89 and 2,546.64 is: 3,514.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,536.47 : 6,259.89 = 2,546.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,536.47/6,259.89 = 2,546.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,536.47x = 6,259.89 × 2,546.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,536.47x = 15,941,686.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,941,686.27/4,536.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.12

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