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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,581.80, 6,879.90 and 2,637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,581.80, 6,879.90 and 2,637.80 is: 3,960.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,581.80 : 6,879.90 = 2,637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,581.80/6,879.90 = 2,637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,581.80x = 6,879.90 × 2,637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,581.80x = 18,147,800.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,147,800.22/4,581.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.85

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