Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,546.32, 6,819.48 and 2,490
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,546.32, 6,819.48 and 2,490 is: 3,735
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,546.32 : 6,819.48 = 2,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,546.32/6,819.48 = 2,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,546.32x = 6,819.48 × 2,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,546.32x = 16,980,505.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,980,505.20/4,546.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,735
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