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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,642.62, 6,407.02 and 2,546.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,642.62, 6,407.02 and 2,546.76 is: 3,514.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,642.62 : 6,407.02 = 2,546.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,642.62/6,407.02 = 2,546.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,642.62x = 6,407.02 × 2,546.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,642.62x = 16,317,142.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,317,142.26/4,642.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.64

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