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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,667.32, 6,440.89 and 2,571.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,667.32, 6,440.89 and 2,571.45 is: 3,548.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,667.32 : 6,440.89 = 2,571.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,667.32/6,440.89 = 2,571.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,667.32x = 6,440.89 × 2,571.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,667.32x = 16,562,426.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,562,426.59/4,667.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.59

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