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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.70, 9,646.80 and 2,048.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.70, 9,646.80 and 2,048.60 is: 3,073.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.70 : 9,646.80 = 2,048.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.70/9,646.80 = 2,048.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.70x = 9,646.80 × 2,048.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.70x = 19,762,434.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,762,434.48/6,430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.14

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