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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,655.97, 6,425.29 and 2,560.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,655.97, 6,425.29 and 2,560.09 is: 3,532.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,655.97 : 6,425.29 = 2,560.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,655.97/6,425.29 = 2,560.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,655.97x = 6,425.29 × 2,560.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,655.97x = 16,449,320.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,449,320.68/4,655.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.95

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