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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.88, 6,440.30 and 2,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.88, 6,440.30 and 2,571 is: 3,547.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.88 : 6,440.30 = 2,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.88/6,440.30 = 2,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.88x = 6,440.30 × 2,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.88x = 16,558,011.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,558,011.30/4,666.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.98

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