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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,468.57, 6,166.51 and 2,580.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,468.57, 6,166.51 and 2,580.01 is: 3,560.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,468.57 : 6,166.51 = 2,580.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,468.57/6,166.51 = 2,580.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,468.57x = 6,166.51 × 2,580.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,468.57x = 15,909,635.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,909,635.60/4,468.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.34

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