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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.62, 6,410.96 and 2,549.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.62, 6,410.96 and 2,549.80 is: 3,518.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.62 : 6,410.96 = 2,549.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.62/6,410.96 = 2,549.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.62x = 6,410.96 × 2,549.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.62x = 16,346,665.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,346,665.81/4,645.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.73

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