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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,642.61, 6,406.56 and 2,546.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,642.61, 6,406.56 and 2,546.73 is: 3,514.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,642.61 : 6,406.56 = 2,546.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,642.61/6,406.56 = 2,546.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,642.61x = 6,406.56 × 2,546.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,642.61x = 16,315,778.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,315,778.55/4,642.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.36

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