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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.59, 6,299.94 and 2,676.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.59, 6,299.94 and 2,676.74 is: 3,693.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.59 : 6,299.94 = 2,676.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.59/6,299.94 = 2,676.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.59x = 6,299.94 × 2,676.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.59x = 16,863,269.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,863,269.90/4,565.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.56

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