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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,470.62, 6,169.73 and 2,582.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,470.62, 6,169.73 and 2,582.55 is: 3,564.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,470.62 : 6,169.73 = 2,582.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,470.62/6,169.73 = 2,582.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,470.62x = 6,169.73 × 2,582.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,470.62x = 15,933,623.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,933,623.30/4,470.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.08

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