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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.53, 6,971.40 and 2,567.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.53, 6,971.40 and 2,567.07 is: 3,852.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.53 : 6,971.40 = 2,567.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.53/6,971.40 = 2,567.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.53x = 6,971.40 × 2,567.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.53x = 17,896,071.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,896,071.80/4,645.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.32

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