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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.90, 6,306.51 and 2,681.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.90, 6,306.51 and 2,681.55 is: 3,700.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.90 : 6,306.51 = 2,681.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.90/6,306.51 = 2,681.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.90x = 6,306.51 × 2,681.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.90x = 16,911,221.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,911,221.89/4,569.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.57

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