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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.58, 6,305.94 and 2,580.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.58, 6,305.94 and 2,580.40 is: 3,560.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.58 : 6,305.94 = 2,580.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.58/6,305.94 = 2,580.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.58x = 6,305.94 × 2,580.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.58x = 16,271,847.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,271,847.58/4,569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.91

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