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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.84, 6,439.90 and 2,570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.84, 6,439.90 and 2,570.96 is: 3,547.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.84 : 6,439.90 = 2,570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.84/6,439.90 = 2,570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.84x = 6,439.90 × 2,570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.84x = 16,556,725.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,556,725.30/4,666.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.74

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