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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.44, 6,865.61 and 2,997.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.44, 6,865.61 and 2,997.26 is: 4,492.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.44 : 6,865.61 = 2,997.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.44/6,865.61 = 2,997.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.44x = 6,865.61 × 2,997.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.44x = 20,578,018.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,578,018.23/4,580.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.59

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