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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,639.49, 6,401.45 and 2,649.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,639.49, 6,401.45 and 2,649.41 is: 3,655.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,639.49 : 6,401.45 = 2,649.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,639.49/6,401.45 = 2,649.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,639.49x = 6,401.45 × 2,649.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,639.49x = 16,960,020.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,960,020.39/4,639.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.58

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