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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,320.83, 6,493.43 and 2,566.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,320.83, 6,493.43 and 2,566.13 is: 3,856.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,320.83 : 6,493.43 = 2,566.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,320.83/6,493.43 = 2,566.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,320.83x = 6,493.43 × 2,566.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,320.83x = 16,662,985.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,662,985.53/4,320.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.43

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