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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.61, 6,319.95 and 2,691.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.61, 6,319.95 and 2,691.51 is: 3,713.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.61 : 6,319.95 = 2,691.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.61/6,319.95 = 2,691.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.61x = 6,319.95 × 2,691.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.61x = 17,010,178.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,010,178.88/4,580.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.52

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