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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.93, 6,439.01 and 2,541.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.93, 6,439.01 and 2,541.47 is: 3,507.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.93 : 6,439.01 = 2,541.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.93/6,439.01 = 2,541.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.93x = 6,439.01 × 2,541.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.93x = 16,364,505.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,364,505.84/4,665.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.23

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