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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,642.31, 6,406.80 and 2,546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,642.31, 6,406.80 and 2,546.84 is: 3,514.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,642.31 : 6,406.80 = 2,546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,642.31/6,406.80 = 2,546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,642.31x = 6,406.80 × 2,546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,642.31x = 16,317,100.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,317,100.98/4,642.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.86

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