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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.11, 6,436.52 and 2,568.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.11, 6,436.52 and 2,568.31 is: 3,544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.11 : 6,436.52 = 2,568.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.11/6,436.52 = 2,568.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.11x = 6,436.52 × 2,568.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.11x = 16,530,978.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,530,978.68/4,664.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.29

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