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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.16, 6,761.34 and 2,564.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.16, 6,761.34 and 2,564.64 is: 3,843.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.16 : 6,761.34 = 2,564.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.16/6,761.34 = 2,564.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.16x = 6,761.34 × 2,564.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.16x = 17,340,403.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,340,403.02/4,511.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.89

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