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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,647.40, 6,413.39 and 2,522.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,647.40, 6,413.39 and 2,522.97 is: 3,481.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,647.40 : 6,413.39 = 2,522.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,647.40/6,413.39 = 2,522.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,647.40x = 6,413.39 × 2,522.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,647.40x = 16,180,793.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,180,793.99/4,647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.69

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