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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.21, 6,410.37 and 2,549.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.21, 6,410.37 and 2,549.29 is: 3,518.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.21 : 6,410.37 = 2,549.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.21/6,410.37 = 2,549.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.21x = 6,410.37 × 2,549.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.21x = 16,341,892.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,341,892.14/4,645.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.01

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