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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.94, 6,451.63 and 2,579.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.94, 6,451.63 and 2,579.06 is: 3,559.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.94 : 6,451.63 = 2,579.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.94/6,451.63 = 2,579.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.94x = 6,451.63 × 2,579.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.94x = 16,639,150.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,639,150.55/4,674.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.22

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