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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,561.85, 6,295.36 and 2,673.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,561.85, 6,295.36 and 2,673.06 is: 3,688.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,561.85 : 6,295.36 = 2,673.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,561.85/6,295.36 = 2,673.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,561.85x = 6,295.36 × 2,673.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,561.85x = 16,827,893.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,827,893.86/4,561.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.83

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