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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,582.57, 6,873.86 and 2,633.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,582.57, 6,873.86 and 2,633.53 is: 3,950.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,582.57 : 6,873.86 = 2,633.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,582.57/6,873.86 = 2,633.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,582.57x = 6,873.86 × 2,633.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,582.57x = 18,102,516.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,102,516.53/4,582.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.30

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