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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,642.71, 6,406.92 and 2,546.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,642.71, 6,406.92 and 2,546.79 is: 3,514.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,642.71 : 6,406.92 = 2,546.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,642.71/6,406.92 = 2,546.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,642.71x = 6,406.92 × 2,546.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,642.71x = 16,317,079.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,317,079.79/4,642.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.56

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