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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.92, 6,454.11 and 2,581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.92, 6,454.11 and 2,581 is: 3,561.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.92 : 6,454.11 = 2,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.92/6,454.11 = 2,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.92x = 6,454.11 × 2,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.92x = 16,658,057.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,658,057.91/4,676.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.76

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