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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,685.99, 6,466.93 and 2,561.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,685.99, 6,466.93 and 2,561.72 is: 3,535.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,685.99 : 6,466.93 = 2,561.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,685.99/6,466.93 = 2,561.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,685.99x = 6,466.93 × 2,561.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,685.99x = 16,566,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,566,425.18/4,685.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.31

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