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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.59, 6,453.52 and 2,580.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.59, 6,453.52 and 2,580.67 is: 3,561.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.59 : 6,453.52 = 2,580.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.59/6,453.52 = 2,580.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.59x = 6,453.52 × 2,580.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.59x = 16,654,405.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,654,405.46/4,676.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.23

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