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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,581.84, 6,321.82 and 2,693.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,581.84, 6,321.82 and 2,693.28 is: 3,716.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,581.84 : 6,321.82 = 2,693.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,581.84/6,321.82 = 2,693.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,581.84x = 6,321.82 × 2,693.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,581.84x = 17,026,431.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,026,431.37/4,581.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.07

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