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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,529.67, 6,794.58 and 2,582.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,529.67, 6,794.58 and 2,582.03 is: 3,873.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,529.67 : 6,794.58 = 2,582.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,529.67/6,794.58 = 2,582.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,529.67x = 6,794.58 × 2,582.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,529.67x = 17,543,797.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,543,797.85/4,529.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.08

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