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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.74, 6,308.96 and 2,682.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.74, 6,308.96 and 2,682.81 is: 3,703.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.74 : 6,308.96 = 2,682.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.74/6,308.96 = 2,682.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.74x = 6,308.96 × 2,682.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.74x = 16,925,727.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,925,727.56/4,570.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.06

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