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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146, 9,222.64 and 2,450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146, 9,222.64 and 2,450 is: 3,676.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146 : 9,222.64 = 2,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146/9,222.64 = 2,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146x = 9,222.64 × 2,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146x = 22,595,468
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,595,468/6,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.45

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