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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.81, 6,409.98 and 2,548.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.81, 6,409.98 and 2,548.98 is: 3,517.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.81 : 6,409.98 = 2,548.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.81/6,409.98 = 2,548.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.81x = 6,409.98 × 2,548.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.81x = 16,338,910.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,338,910.82/4,644.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.67

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