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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.81, 6,438.83 and 2,569.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.81, 6,438.83 and 2,569.94 is: 3,546.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.81 : 6,438.83 = 2,569.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.81/6,438.83 = 2,569.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.81x = 6,438.83 × 2,569.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.81x = 16,547,406.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,547,406.77/4,665.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.52

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