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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.88, 6,453.92 and 2,580.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.88, 6,453.92 and 2,580.96 is: 3,561.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.88 : 6,453.92 = 2,580.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.88/6,453.92 = 2,580.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.88x = 6,453.92 × 2,580.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.88x = 16,657,309.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,657,309.36/4,676.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.63

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