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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.72, 6,305.76 and 2,580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.72, 6,305.76 and 2,580 is: 3,560.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.72 : 6,305.76 = 2,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.72/6,305.76 = 2,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.72x = 6,305.76 × 2,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.72x = 16,268,860.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,268,860.80/4,569.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.14

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