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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.69, 6,461.97 and 2,558.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.69, 6,461.97 and 2,558.28 is: 3,530.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.69 : 6,461.97 = 2,558.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.69/6,461.97 = 2,558.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.69x = 6,461.97 × 2,558.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.69x = 16,531,528.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,531,528.61/4,682.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.35

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