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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.91, 6,309.59 and 2,582.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.91, 6,309.59 and 2,582.69 is: 3,564.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.91 : 6,309.59 = 2,582.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.91/6,309.59 = 2,582.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.91x = 6,309.59 × 2,582.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.91x = 16,295,670.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,295,670.54/4,571.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.30

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