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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.97, 6,306.21 and 2,580.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.97, 6,306.21 and 2,580.73 is: 3,561.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.97 : 6,306.21 = 2,580.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.97/6,306.21 = 2,580.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.97x = 6,306.21 × 2,580.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.97x = 16,274,625.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,274,625.33/4,569.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.21

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