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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.49, 6,320.77 and 2,563.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.49, 6,320.77 and 2,563.56 is: 3,537.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.49 : 6,320.77 = 2,563.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.49/6,320.77 = 2,563.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.49x = 6,320.77 × 2,563.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.49x = 16,203,700.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,203,700.05/4,580.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.55

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