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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,579.48, 6,320.93 and 2,691.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,579.48, 6,320.93 and 2,691.67 is: 3,715.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,579.48 : 6,320.93 = 2,691.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,579.48/6,320.93 = 2,691.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,579.48x = 6,320.93 × 2,691.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,579.48x = 17,013,860.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,013,860.34/4,579.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.24

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