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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.67, 6,305.61 and 2,580.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.67, 6,305.61 and 2,580.04 is: 3,560.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.67 : 6,305.61 = 2,580.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.67/6,305.61 = 2,580.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.67x = 6,305.61 × 2,580.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.67x = 16,268,726.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,268,726.02/4,569.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.15

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