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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.54, 6,446.79 and 2,575.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.54, 6,446.79 and 2,575.71 is: 3,554.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.54 : 6,446.79 = 2,575.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.54/6,446.79 = 2,575.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.54x = 6,446.79 × 2,575.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.54x = 16,605,061.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,605,061.47/4,671.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.52

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