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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,637.46, 6,954.84 and 2,445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,637.46, 6,954.84 and 2,445 is: 3,666.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,637.46 : 6,954.84 = 2,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,637.46/6,954.84 = 2,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,637.46x = 6,954.84 × 2,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,637.46x = 17,004,583.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,004,583.80/4,637.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.79

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