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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.80, 6,322.88 and 2,718.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.80, 6,322.88 and 2,718.88 is: 3,752.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.80 : 6,322.88 = 2,718.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.80/6,322.88 = 2,718.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.80x = 6,322.88 × 2,718.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.80x = 17,191,151.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,191,151.97/4,580.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.87

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