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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,560.81, 6,294.54 and 2,673.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,560.81, 6,294.54 and 2,673.15 is: 3,689.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,560.81 : 6,294.54 = 2,673.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,560.81/6,294.54 = 2,673.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,560.81x = 6,294.54 × 2,673.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,560.81x = 16,826,248.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,826,248.87/4,560.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.31

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