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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,583.70, 6,324.69 and 2,695.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,583.70, 6,324.69 and 2,695.67 is: 3,719.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,583.70 : 6,324.69 = 2,695.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,583.70/6,324.69 = 2,695.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,583.70x = 6,324.69 × 2,695.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,583.70x = 17,049,245.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,049,245.47/4,583.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.54

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