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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.93, 6,449.92 and 2,578.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.93, 6,449.92 and 2,578.05 is: 3,557.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.93 : 6,449.92 = 2,578.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.93/6,449.92 = 2,578.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.93x = 6,449.92 × 2,578.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.93x = 16,628,225.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,628,225.94/4,673.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.66

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