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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,642.32, 6,406.41 and 2,546.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,642.32, 6,406.41 and 2,546.46 is: 3,514.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,642.32 : 6,406.41 = 2,546.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,642.32/6,406.41 = 2,546.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,642.32x = 6,406.41 × 2,546.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,642.32x = 16,313,666.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,313,666.81/4,642.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.12

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