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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.84, 6,437.62 and 2,569.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.84, 6,437.62 and 2,569.08 is: 3,545.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.84 : 6,437.62 = 2,569.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.84/6,437.62 = 2,569.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.84x = 6,437.62 × 2,569.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.84x = 16,538,760.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,538,760.79/4,664.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.41

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