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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.01, 6,317.60 and 2,786.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.01, 6,317.60 and 2,786.67 is: 3,843.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.01 : 6,317.60 = 2,786.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.01/6,317.60 = 2,786.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.01x = 6,317.60 × 2,786.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.01x = 17,605,052.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,605,052.46/4,580.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.89

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