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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,620.46, 6,930.51 and 2,541.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,620.46, 6,930.51 and 2,541.43 is: 3,812.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,620.46 : 6,930.51 = 2,541.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,620.46/6,930.51 = 2,541.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,620.46x = 6,930.51 × 2,541.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,620.46x = 17,613,406.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,613,406.03/4,620.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.05

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