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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.64, 6,437.10 and 2,540.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.64, 6,437.10 and 2,540.13 is: 3,505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.64 : 6,437.10 = 2,540.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.64/6,437.10 = 2,540.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.64x = 6,437.10 × 2,540.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.64x = 16,351,070.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,351,070.82/4,664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.32

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