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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,469.64, 6,167.62 and 2,580.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,469.64, 6,167.62 and 2,580.68 is: 3,561.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,469.64 : 6,167.62 = 2,580.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,469.64/6,167.62 = 2,580.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,469.64x = 6,167.62 × 2,580.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,469.64x = 15,916,653.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,916,653.58/4,469.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.06

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