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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.46, 6,410.06 and 2,549.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.46, 6,410.06 and 2,549.59 is: 3,518.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.46 : 6,410.06 = 2,549.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.46/6,410.06 = 2,549.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.46x = 6,410.06 × 2,549.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.46x = 16,343,024.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,343,024.88/4,645.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.06

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