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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,581.37, 6,321.46 and 2,693.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,581.37, 6,321.46 and 2,693.03 is: 3,715.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,581.37 : 6,321.46 = 2,693.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,581.37/6,321.46 = 2,693.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,581.37x = 6,321.46 × 2,693.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,581.37x = 17,023,859.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,023,859.00/4,581.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.89

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