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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.66, 6,437.38 and 2,540.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.66, 6,437.38 and 2,540.27 is: 3,505.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.66 : 6,437.38 = 2,540.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.66/6,437.38 = 2,540.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.66x = 6,437.38 × 2,540.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.66x = 16,352,693.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,352,693.04/4,664.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.66

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