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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.54, 6,408.90 and 2,548.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.54, 6,408.90 and 2,548.62 is: 3,516.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.54 : 6,408.90 = 2,548.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.54/6,408.90 = 2,548.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.54x = 6,408.90 × 2,548.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.54x = 16,333,850.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,333,850.72/4,644.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.79

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