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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,586.65, 6,873.80 and 2,503.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,586.65, 6,873.80 and 2,503.53 is: 3,751.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,586.65 : 6,873.80 = 2,503.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,586.65/6,873.80 = 2,503.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,586.65x = 6,873.80 × 2,503.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,586.65x = 17,208,752.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,208,752.00/4,586.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.92

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