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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,581.91, 6,322.35 and 2,693.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,581.91, 6,322.35 and 2,693.35 is: 3,716.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,581.91 : 6,322.35 = 2,693.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,581.91/6,322.35 = 2,693.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,581.91x = 6,322.35 × 2,693.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,581.91x = 17,028,301.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,028,301.37/4,581.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.42

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