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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,540.70, 6,811.05 and 2,596.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,540.70, 6,811.05 and 2,596.70 is: 3,895.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,540.70 : 6,811.05 = 2,596.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,540.70/6,811.05 = 2,596.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,540.70x = 6,811.05 × 2,596.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,540.70x = 17,686,253.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,686,253.54/4,540.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.05

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