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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,640.74, 6,404.31 and 2,544.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,640.74, 6,404.31 and 2,544.76 is: 3,511.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,640.74 : 6,404.31 = 2,544.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,640.74/6,404.31 = 2,544.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,640.74x = 6,404.31 × 2,544.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,640.74x = 16,297,431.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,297,431.92/4,640.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.82

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