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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,657.74, 6,427.59 and 2,561.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,657.74, 6,427.59 and 2,561.82 is: 3,535.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,657.74 : 6,427.59 = 2,561.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,657.74/6,427.59 = 2,561.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,657.74x = 6,427.59 × 2,561.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,657.74x = 16,466,328.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,466,328.61/4,657.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.26

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