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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.35, 6,410.57 and 2,549.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.35, 6,410.57 and 2,549.48 is: 3,518.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.35 : 6,410.57 = 2,549.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.35/6,410.57 = 2,549.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.35x = 6,410.57 × 2,549.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.35x = 16,343,575.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,343,575.20/4,645.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.27

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