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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.35, 6,461.55 and 2,557.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.35, 6,461.55 and 2,557.80 is: 3,529.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.35 : 6,461.55 = 2,557.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.35/6,461.55 = 2,557.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.35x = 6,461.55 × 2,557.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.35x = 16,527,352.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,527,352.59/4,682.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.71

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