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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,650.68, 6,417.98 and 2,554.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,650.68, 6,417.98 and 2,554.82 is: 3,525.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,650.68 : 6,417.98 = 2,554.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,650.68/6,417.98 = 2,554.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,650.68x = 6,417.98 × 2,554.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,650.68x = 16,396,783.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,396,783.66/4,650.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.67

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