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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,640.64, 6,403.95 and 2,544.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,640.64, 6,403.95 and 2,544.72 is: 3,511.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,640.64 : 6,403.95 = 2,544.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,640.64/6,403.95 = 2,544.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,640.64x = 6,403.95 × 2,544.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,640.64x = 16,296,259.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,296,259.64/4,640.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.64

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