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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.03, 6,305.34 and 2,682.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.03, 6,305.34 and 2,682.06 is: 3,701.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.03 : 6,305.34 = 2,682.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.03/6,305.34 = 2,682.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.03x = 6,305.34 × 2,682.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.03x = 16,911,300.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,911,300.20/4,569.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.29

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