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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.68, 6,437.34 and 2,568.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.68, 6,437.34 and 2,568.76 is: 3,544.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.68 : 6,437.34 = 2,568.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.68/6,437.34 = 2,568.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.68x = 6,437.34 × 2,568.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.68x = 16,535,981.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,535,981.50/4,664.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.93

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