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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.46, 9,646.40 and 2,046.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.46, 9,646.40 and 2,046.89 is: 3,070.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.46 : 9,646.40 = 2,046.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.46/9,646.40 = 2,046.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.46x = 9,646.40 × 2,046.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.46x = 19,745,148.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,745,148.93/6,430.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.56

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