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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,647.49, 6,413.40 and 2,522.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,647.49, 6,413.40 and 2,522.93 is: 3,481.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,647.49 : 6,413.40 = 2,522.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,647.49/6,413.40 = 2,522.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,647.49x = 6,413.40 × 2,522.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,647.49x = 16,180,527.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,180,527.20/4,647.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.56

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