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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.91, 6,436.29 and 2,568.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.91, 6,436.29 and 2,568.03 is: 3,543.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.91 : 6,436.29 = 2,568.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.91/6,436.29 = 2,568.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.91x = 6,436.29 × 2,568.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.91x = 16,528,585.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,528,585.81/4,663.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.93

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