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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.55, 6,321.65 and 2,693.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.55, 6,321.65 and 2,693.66 is: 3,717.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.55 : 6,321.65 = 2,693.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.55/6,321.65 = 2,693.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.55x = 6,321.65 × 2,693.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.55x = 17,028,330.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,028,330.66/4,580.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.53

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