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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,528.65, 6,777.86 and 2,580.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,528.65, 6,777.86 and 2,580.33 is: 3,861.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,528.65 : 6,777.86 = 2,580.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,528.65/6,777.86 = 2,580.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,528.65x = 6,777.86 × 2,580.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,528.65x = 17,489,102.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,489,102.59/4,528.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.88

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