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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.61, 6,307.20 and 2,681.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.61, 6,307.20 and 2,681.91 is: 3,700.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.61 : 6,307.20 = 2,681.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.61/6,307.20 = 2,681.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.61x = 6,307.20 × 2,681.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.61x = 16,915,342.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,915,342.75/4,570.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.90

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