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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.67, 6,431.81 and 2,536.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.67, 6,431.81 and 2,536.25 is: 3,500.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.67 : 6,431.81 = 2,536.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.67/6,431.81 = 2,536.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.67x = 6,431.81 × 2,536.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.67x = 16,312,633.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,312,633.27/4,660.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.06

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