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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.61, 6,445.52 and 2,546.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.61, 6,445.52 and 2,546.11 is: 3,513.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.61 : 6,445.52 = 2,546.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.61/6,445.52 = 2,546.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.61x = 6,445.52 × 2,546.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.61x = 16,411,002.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,411,002.93/4,670.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.67

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