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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.47, 6,431.77 and 2,564.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.47, 6,431.77 and 2,564.59 is: 3,539.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.47 : 6,431.77 = 2,564.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.47/6,431.77 = 2,564.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.47x = 6,431.77 × 2,564.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.47x = 16,494,853.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,494,853.02/4,660.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.31

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