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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.93, 6,306.39 and 2,580.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.93, 6,306.39 and 2,580.44 is: 3,560.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.93 : 6,306.39 = 2,580.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.93/6,306.39 = 2,580.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.93x = 6,306.39 × 2,580.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.93x = 16,273,229.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,273,229.48/4,569.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.94

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