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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.43, 6,864.57 and 2,495.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.43, 6,864.57 and 2,495.09 is: 3,739.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.43 : 6,864.57 = 2,495.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.43/6,864.57 = 2,495.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.43x = 6,864.57 × 2,495.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.43x = 17,127,685.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,127,685.64/4,580.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.32

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