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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.46, 6,267.21 and 2,654.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.46, 6,267.21 and 2,654.34 is: 3,662.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.46 : 6,267.21 = 2,654.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.46/6,267.21 = 2,654.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.46x = 6,267.21 × 2,654.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.46x = 16,635,306.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,635,306.19/4,541.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.99

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