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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.36, 6,308.43 and 2,581.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.36, 6,308.43 and 2,581.91 is: 3,563.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.36 : 6,308.43 = 2,581.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.36/6,308.43 = 2,581.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.36x = 6,308.43 × 2,581.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.36x = 16,287,798.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,287,798.50/4,571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.01

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