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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.32, 6,436.74 and 2,568.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.32, 6,436.74 and 2,568.46 is: 3,544.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.32 : 6,436.74 = 2,568.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.32/6,436.74 = 2,568.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.32x = 6,436.74 × 2,568.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.32x = 16,532,509.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,532,509.22/4,664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.46

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