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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.84, 6,452.34 and 2,580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.84, 6,452.34 and 2,580 is: 3,560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.84 : 6,452.34 = 2,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.84/6,452.34 = 2,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.84x = 6,452.34 × 2,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.84x = 16,647,037.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,647,037.20/4,675.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.22

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