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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.43, 6,436.91 and 2,568.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.43, 6,436.91 and 2,568.56 is: 3,544.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.43 : 6,436.91 = 2,568.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.43/6,436.91 = 2,568.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.43x = 6,436.91 × 2,568.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.43x = 16,533,563.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,533,563.79/4,664.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.61

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