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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.08, 6,573.46 and 2,629.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.08, 6,573.46 and 2,629.46 is: 3,945.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.08 : 6,573.46 = 2,629.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.08/6,573.46 = 2,629.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.08x = 6,573.46 × 2,629.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.08x = 17,284,650.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,284,650.13/4,381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.29

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