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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.76, 6,305.91 and 2,580.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.76, 6,305.91 and 2,580.51 is: 3,560.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.76 : 6,305.91 = 2,580.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.76/6,305.91 = 2,580.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.76x = 6,305.91 × 2,580.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.76x = 16,272,463.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,272,463.81/4,569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.90

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