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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,640.95, 6,404.16 and 2,545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,640.95, 6,404.16 and 2,545.08 is: 3,512.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,640.95 : 6,404.16 = 2,545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,640.95/6,404.16 = 2,545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,640.95x = 6,404.16 × 2,545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,640.95x = 16,299,099.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,299,099.53/4,640.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.02

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