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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.93, 6,432.38 and 2,565.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.93, 6,432.38 and 2,565.06 is: 3,539.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.93 : 6,432.38 = 2,565.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.93/6,432.38 = 2,565.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.93x = 6,432.38 × 2,565.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.93x = 16,499,440.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,499,440.64/4,660.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.95

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