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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,584.91, 6,881.42 and 2,506.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,584.91, 6,881.42 and 2,506.81 is: 3,762.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,584.91 : 6,881.42 = 2,506.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,584.91/6,881.42 = 2,506.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,584.91x = 6,881.42 × 2,506.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,584.91x = 17,250,412.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,250,412.47/4,584.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.43

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