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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.08, 6,299.44 and 2,676.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.08, 6,299.44 and 2,676.44 is: 3,693.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.08 : 6,299.44 = 2,676.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.08/6,299.44 = 2,676.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.08x = 6,299.44 × 2,676.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.08x = 16,860,073.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,860,073.19/4,565.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.27

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