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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.03, 6,452.34 and 2,580.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.03, 6,452.34 and 2,580.15 is: 3,560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.03 : 6,452.34 = 2,580.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.03/6,452.34 = 2,580.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.03x = 6,452.34 × 2,580.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.03x = 16,648,005.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,648,005.05/4,676.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.29

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