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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.23, 6,305.49 and 2,579.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.23, 6,305.49 and 2,579.74 is: 3,560.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.23 : 6,305.49 = 2,579.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.23/6,305.49 = 2,579.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.23x = 6,305.49 × 2,579.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.23x = 16,266,480.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,266,480.35/4,569.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.01

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