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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,560.48, 6,292.62 and 2,671.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,560.48, 6,292.62 and 2,671.97 is: 3,686.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,560.48 : 6,292.62 = 2,671.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,560.48/6,292.62 = 2,671.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,560.48x = 6,292.62 × 2,671.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,560.48x = 16,813,660.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,813,660.40/4,560.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.82

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