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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.22, 6,305.48 and 2,579.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.22, 6,305.48 and 2,579.74 is: 3,560.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.22 : 6,305.48 = 2,579.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.22/6,305.48 = 2,579.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.22x = 6,305.48 × 2,579.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.22x = 16,266,498.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,266,498.98/4,569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.02

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