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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.15, 6,430.74 and 2,564.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.15, 6,430.74 and 2,564.27 is: 3,538.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.15 : 6,430.74 = 2,564.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.15/6,430.74 = 2,564.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.15x = 6,430.74 × 2,564.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.15x = 16,490,160.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,490,160.12/4,660.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.55

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