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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.46, 6,438.33 and 2,569.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.46, 6,438.33 and 2,569.59 is: 3,546.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.46 : 6,438.33 = 2,569.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.46/6,438.33 = 2,569.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.46x = 6,438.33 × 2,569.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.46x = 16,543,868.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,543,868.38/4,665.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.03

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