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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.50, 6,871.08 and 3,355.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.50, 6,871.08 and 3,355.66 is: 5,033.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.50 : 6,871.08 = 3,355.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.50/6,871.08 = 3,355.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.50x = 6,871.08 × 3,355.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.50x = 23,057,008.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,057,008.31/4,580.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.73

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