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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,657.68, 6,427.71 and 2,561.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,657.68, 6,427.71 and 2,561.85 is: 3,535.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,657.68 : 6,427.71 = 2,561.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,657.68/6,427.71 = 2,561.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,657.68x = 6,427.71 × 2,561.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,657.68x = 16,466,828.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,466,828.86/4,657.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.41

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