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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.76, 6,410.93 and 2,549.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.76, 6,410.93 and 2,549.84 is: 3,518.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.76 : 6,410.93 = 2,549.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.76/6,410.93 = 2,549.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.76x = 6,410.93 × 2,549.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.76x = 16,346,845.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,346,845.75/4,645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.66

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