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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,560.68, 6,295.13 and 2,672.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,560.68, 6,295.13 and 2,672.71 is: 3,689.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,560.68 : 6,295.13 = 2,672.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,560.68/6,295.13 = 2,672.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,560.68x = 6,295.13 × 2,672.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,560.68x = 16,825,056.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,825,056.90/4,560.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.16

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