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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.78, 6,452.94 and 2,580.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.78, 6,452.94 and 2,580.28 is: 3,560.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.78 : 6,452.94 = 2,580.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.78/6,452.94 = 2,580.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.78x = 6,452.94 × 2,580.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.78x = 16,650,392.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,650,392.02/4,675.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.99

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