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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.54, 6,410.91 and 2,549.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.54, 6,410.91 and 2,549.71 is: 3,518.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.54 : 6,410.91 = 2,549.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.54/6,410.91 = 2,549.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.54x = 6,410.91 × 2,549.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.54x = 16,345,961.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,345,961.34/4,645.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.64

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