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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.79, 6,440.33 and 2,570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.79, 6,440.33 and 2,570.96 is: 3,548.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.79 : 6,440.33 = 2,570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.79/6,440.33 = 2,570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.79x = 6,440.33 × 2,570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.79x = 16,557,830.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,557,830.82/4,666.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.01

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