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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,564.49, 6,298.98 and 2,468.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,564.49, 6,298.98 and 2,468.61 is: 3,406.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,564.49 : 6,298.98 = 2,468.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,564.49/6,298.98 = 2,468.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,564.49x = 6,298.98 × 2,468.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,564.49x = 15,549,715.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,549,715.76/4,564.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.67

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