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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.32, 6,410.62 and 2,549.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.32, 6,410.62 and 2,549.64 is: 3,518.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.32 : 6,410.62 = 2,549.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.32/6,410.62 = 2,549.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.32x = 6,410.62 × 2,549.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.32x = 16,344,773.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,344,773.18/4,645.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.55

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