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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,581.38, 6,321.58 and 2,694.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,581.38, 6,321.58 and 2,694.58 is: 3,718.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,581.38 : 6,321.58 = 2,694.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,581.38/6,321.58 = 2,694.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,581.38x = 6,321.58 × 2,694.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,581.38x = 17,034,003.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,034,003.04/4,581.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.09

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