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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,680.74, 6,459.32 and 2,556.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,680.74, 6,459.32 and 2,556.33 is: 3,527.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,680.74 : 6,459.32 = 2,556.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,680.74/6,459.32 = 2,556.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,680.74x = 6,459.32 × 2,556.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,680.74x = 16,512,153.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,512,153.50/4,680.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.68

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