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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,641.94, 6,405.91 and 2,546.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,641.94, 6,405.91 and 2,546.06 is: 3,513.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,641.94 : 6,405.91 = 2,546.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,641.94/6,405.91 = 2,546.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,641.94x = 6,405.91 × 2,546.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,641.94x = 16,309,840.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,309,840.86/4,641.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.58

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