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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,640.59, 6,403.93 and 2,544.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,640.59, 6,403.93 and 2,544.67 is: 3,511.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,640.59 : 6,403.93 = 2,544.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,640.59/6,403.93 = 2,544.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,640.59x = 6,403.93 × 2,544.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,640.59x = 16,295,888.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,295,888.55/4,640.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.60

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