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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.97, 6,449.99 and 2,549.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.97, 6,449.99 and 2,549.43 is: 3,518.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.97 : 6,449.99 = 2,549.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.97/6,449.99 = 2,549.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.97x = 6,449.99 × 2,549.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.97x = 16,443,798.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,443,798.01/4,673.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.17

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