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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.97, 6,410.04 and 2,520.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.97, 6,410.04 and 2,520.49 is: 3,478.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.97 : 6,410.04 = 2,520.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.97/6,410.04 = 2,520.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.97x = 6,410.04 × 2,520.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.97x = 16,156,442.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,156,442.44/4,644.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.27

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