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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.84, 6,450.96 and 2,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.84, 6,450.96 and 2,579 is: 3,558.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.84 : 6,450.96 = 2,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.84/6,450.96 = 2,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.84x = 6,450.96 × 2,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.84x = 16,637,025.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,637,025.84/4,674.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.84

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