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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,582.51, 6,322.42 and 2,693.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,582.51, 6,322.42 and 2,693.49 is: 3,716.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,582.51 : 6,322.42 = 2,693.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,582.51/6,322.42 = 2,693.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,582.51x = 6,322.42 × 2,693.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,582.51x = 17,029,375.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,029,375.05/4,582.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.17

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