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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.33, 6,320.88 and 2,691.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.33, 6,320.88 and 2,691.99 is: 3,714.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.33 : 6,320.88 = 2,691.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.33/6,320.88 = 2,691.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.33x = 6,320.88 × 2,691.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.33x = 17,015,745.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,015,745.75/4,580.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.96

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