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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.47, 6,453.35 and 2,580.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.47, 6,453.35 and 2,580.55 is: 3,561.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.47 : 6,453.35 = 2,580.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.47/6,453.35 = 2,580.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.47x = 6,453.35 × 2,580.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.47x = 16,653,166.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,653,166.53/4,676.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.06

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