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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.58, 6,306.02 and 2,580.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.58, 6,306.02 and 2,580.27 is: 3,560.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.58 : 6,306.02 = 2,580.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.58/6,306.02 = 2,580.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.58x = 6,306.02 × 2,580.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.58x = 16,271,230.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,271,230.73/4,569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.77

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