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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.02, 6,430.58 and 2,563.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.02, 6,430.58 and 2,563.74 is: 3,537.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.02 : 6,430.58 = 2,563.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.02/6,430.58 = 2,563.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.02x = 6,430.58 × 2,563.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.02x = 16,486,335.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,486,335.17/4,660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.82

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