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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.52, 6,431.28 and 2,564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.52, 6,431.28 and 2,564.24 is: 3,538.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.52 : 6,431.28 = 2,564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.52/6,431.28 = 2,564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.52x = 6,431.28 × 2,564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.52x = 16,491,345.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,491,345.43/4,660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.52

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