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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.80, 6,863.40 and 2,626.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.80, 6,863.40 and 2,626.80 is: 3,944.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.80 : 6,863.40 = 2,626.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.80/6,863.40 = 2,626.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.80x = 6,863.40 × 2,626.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.80x = 18,028,779.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,028,779.12/4,570.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.34

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