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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,564.87, 6,299.70 and 2,676.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,564.87, 6,299.70 and 2,676.19 is: 3,693.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,564.87 : 6,299.70 = 2,676.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,564.87/6,299.70 = 2,676.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,564.87x = 6,299.70 × 2,676.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,564.87x = 16,859,187.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,859,187.70/4,564.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.25

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