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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.54, 6,461.70 and 2,558.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.54, 6,461.70 and 2,558.02 is: 3,529.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.54 : 6,461.70 = 2,558.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.54/6,461.70 = 2,558.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.54x = 6,461.70 × 2,558.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.54x = 16,529,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,529,125.53/4,682.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.95

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