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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.72, 6,431.96 and 2,565.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.72, 6,431.96 and 2,565.04 is: 3,539.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.72 : 6,431.96 = 2,565.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.72/6,431.96 = 2,565.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.72x = 6,431.96 × 2,565.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.72x = 16,498,234.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,498,234.68/4,660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.85

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