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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.49, 6,408.68 and 2,757.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.49, 6,408.68 and 2,757.15 is: 3,803.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.49 : 6,408.68 = 2,757.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.49/6,408.68 = 2,757.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.49x = 6,408.68 × 2,757.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.49x = 17,669,692.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,669,692.06/4,645.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.62

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