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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.38, 6,410.43 and 2,549.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.38, 6,410.43 and 2,549.37 is: 3,518.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.38 : 6,410.43 = 2,549.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.38/6,410.43 = 2,549.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.38x = 6,410.43 × 2,549.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.38x = 16,342,557.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,342,557.93/4,645.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.02

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