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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.18, 6,306.39 and 2,705.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.18, 6,306.39 and 2,705.82 is: 3,734.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.18 : 6,306.39 = 2,705.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.18/6,306.39 = 2,705.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.18x = 6,306.39 × 2,705.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.18x = 17,063,956.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,063,956.19/4,569.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.58

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