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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.95, 6,306.64 and 2,580.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.95, 6,306.64 and 2,580.51 is: 3,561.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.95 : 6,306.64 = 2,580.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.95/6,306.64 = 2,580.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.95x = 6,306.64 × 2,580.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.95x = 16,274,347.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,274,347.59/4,569.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.17

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