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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.71, 6,306.17 and 2,580.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.71, 6,306.17 and 2,580.21 is: 3,560.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.71 : 6,306.17 = 2,580.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.71/6,306.17 = 2,580.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.71x = 6,306.17 × 2,580.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.71x = 16,271,229.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,271,229.99/4,569.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.67

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