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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,583.91, 6,325.11 and 2,695.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,583.91, 6,325.11 and 2,695.35 is: 3,719.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,583.91 : 6,325.11 = 2,695.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,583.91/6,325.11 = 2,695.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,583.91x = 6,325.11 × 2,695.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,583.91x = 17,048,385.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,048,385.24/4,583.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.18

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