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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.84, 6,306.48 and 2,580.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.84, 6,306.48 and 2,580.12 is: 3,560.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.84 : 6,306.48 = 2,580.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.84/6,306.48 = 2,580.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.84x = 6,306.48 × 2,580.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.84x = 16,271,475.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,271,475.18/4,569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.62

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