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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.31, 6,410.63 and 2,549.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.31, 6,410.63 and 2,549.44 is: 3,518.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.31 : 6,410.63 = 2,549.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.31/6,410.63 = 2,549.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.31x = 6,410.63 × 2,549.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.31x = 16,343,516.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,343,516.55/4,645.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.28

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