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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.15, 6,305.76 and 2,681.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.15, 6,305.76 and 2,681.64 is: 3,700.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.15 : 6,305.76 = 2,681.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.15/6,305.76 = 2,681.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.15x = 6,305.76 × 2,681.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.15x = 16,909,791.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,909,791.65/4,570.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.05

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