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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,540.69, 6,813.90 and 2,462.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,540.69, 6,813.90 and 2,462.14 is: 3,694.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,540.69 : 6,813.90 = 2,462.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,540.69/6,813.90 = 2,462.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,540.69x = 6,813.90 × 2,462.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,540.69x = 16,776,775.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,776,775.75/4,540.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.76

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