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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.39, 6,305.40 and 2,580.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.39, 6,305.40 and 2,580.14 is: 3,560.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.39 : 6,305.40 = 2,580.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.39/6,305.40 = 2,580.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.39x = 6,305.40 × 2,580.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.39x = 16,268,814.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,268,814.76/4,569.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.39

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