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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.48, 6,430.96 and 2,564.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.48, 6,430.96 and 2,564.48 is: 3,538.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.48 : 6,430.96 = 2,564.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.48/6,430.96 = 2,564.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.48x = 6,430.96 × 2,564.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.48x = 16,492,068.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,492,068.30/4,660.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.71

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