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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,468.55, 6,167.24 and 2,579.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,468.55, 6,167.24 and 2,579.76 is: 3,560.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,468.55 : 6,167.24 = 2,579.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,468.55/6,167.24 = 2,579.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,468.55x = 6,167.24 × 2,579.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,468.55x = 15,909,999.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,909,999.06/4,468.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.44

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