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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.36, 6,453.42 and 2,580.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.36, 6,453.42 and 2,580.56 is: 3,561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.36 : 6,453.42 = 2,580.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.36/6,453.42 = 2,580.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.36x = 6,453.42 × 2,580.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.36x = 16,653,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,653,437.52/4,676.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.20

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