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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.98, 6,848.97 and 1,642.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.98, 6,848.97 and 1,642.69 is: 2,464.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.98 : 6,848.97 = 1,642.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.98/6,848.97 = 1,642.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.98x = 6,848.97 × 1,642.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.98x = 11,250,734.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,250,734.53/4,565.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.04

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