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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.79, 6,306.87 and 2,580.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.79, 6,306.87 and 2,580.43 is: 3,561.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.79 : 6,306.87 = 2,580.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.79/6,306.87 = 2,580.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.79x = 6,306.87 × 2,580.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.79x = 16,274,436.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,274,436.55/4,569.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.31

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