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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.31, 6,436.83 and 2,568.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.31, 6,436.83 and 2,568.43 is: 3,544.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.31 : 6,436.83 = 2,568.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.31/6,436.83 = 2,568.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.31x = 6,436.83 × 2,568.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.31x = 16,532,547.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,532,547.28/4,664.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.48

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