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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,641.60, 6,955.44 and 2,445.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,641.60, 6,955.44 and 2,445.06 is: 3,663.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,641.60 : 6,955.44 = 2,445.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,641.60/6,955.44 = 2,445.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,641.60x = 6,955.44 × 2,445.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,641.60x = 17,006,468.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,006,468.13/4,641.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.92

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