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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.79, 6,300.80 and 2,469.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.79, 6,300.80 and 2,469.91 is: 3,408.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.79 : 6,300.80 = 2,469.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.79/6,300.80 = 2,469.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.79x = 6,300.80 × 2,469.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.79x = 15,562,408.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,562,408.93/4,565.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.48

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