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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.99, 6,411.33 and 2,521.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.99, 6,411.33 and 2,521.43 is: 3,479.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.99 : 6,411.33 = 2,521.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.99/6,411.33 = 2,521.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.99x = 6,411.33 × 2,521.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.99x = 16,165,719.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,165,719.80/4,645.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.50

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