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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,583.55, 6,325.35 and 2,695.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,583.55, 6,325.35 and 2,695.17 is: 3,719.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,583.55 : 6,325.35 = 2,695.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,583.55/6,325.35 = 2,695.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,583.55x = 6,325.35 × 2,695.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,583.55x = 17,047,907.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,047,907.17/4,583.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.36

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