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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.76, 6,440.52 and 2,571.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.76, 6,440.52 and 2,571.28 is: 3,548.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.76 : 6,440.52 = 2,571.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.76/6,440.52 = 2,571.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.76x = 6,440.52 × 2,571.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.76x = 16,560,380.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,560,380.27/4,666.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.58

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