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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.94, 6,305.88 and 2,580.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.94, 6,305.88 and 2,580.40 is: 3,560.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.94 : 6,305.88 = 2,580.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.94/6,305.88 = 2,580.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.94x = 6,305.88 × 2,580.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.94x = 16,271,692.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,271,692.75/4,569.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.59

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