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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.67, 6,437.12 and 2,540.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.67, 6,437.12 and 2,540.15 is: 3,505.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.67 : 6,437.12 = 2,540.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.67/6,437.12 = 2,540.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.67x = 6,437.12 × 2,540.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.67x = 16,351,250.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,351,250.37/4,664.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.34

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