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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,583.58, 6,325.47 and 2,695.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,583.58, 6,325.47 and 2,695.29 is: 3,719.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,583.58 : 6,325.47 = 2,695.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,583.58/6,325.47 = 2,695.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,583.58x = 6,325.47 × 2,695.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,583.58x = 17,048,976.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,048,976.04/4,583.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.58

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