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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.67, 6,409.33 and 2,548.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.67, 6,409.33 and 2,548.93 is: 3,517.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.67 : 6,409.33 = 2,548.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.67/6,409.33 = 2,548.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.67x = 6,409.33 × 2,548.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.67x = 16,336,955.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,336,955.91/4,644.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.35

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