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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.67, 6,306.11 and 2,580.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.67, 6,306.11 and 2,580.62 is: 3,561.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.67 : 6,306.11 = 2,580.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.67/6,306.11 = 2,580.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.67x = 6,306.11 × 2,580.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.67x = 16,273,629.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,273,629.15/4,569.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.23

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