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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,469.80, 6,168.76 and 2,581.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,469.80, 6,168.76 and 2,581.44 is: 3,562.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,469.80 : 6,168.76 = 2,581.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,469.80/6,168.76 = 2,581.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,469.80x = 6,168.76 × 2,581.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,469.80x = 15,924,283.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,924,283.81/4,469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.64

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