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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.23, 6,461.38 and 2,557.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.23, 6,461.38 and 2,557.68 is: 3,529.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.23 : 6,461.38 = 2,557.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.23/6,461.38 = 2,557.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.23x = 6,461.38 × 2,557.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.23x = 16,526,142.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,526,142.40/4,682.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.55

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