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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.61, 6,431.67 and 2,564.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.61, 6,431.67 and 2,564.73 is: 3,539.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.61 : 6,431.67 = 2,564.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.61/6,431.67 = 2,564.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.61x = 6,431.67 × 2,564.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.61x = 16,495,497.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,495,497.00/4,660.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.35

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