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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,149.63, 6,223.41 and 2,588.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,149.63, 6,223.41 and 2,588.85 is: 3,882.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,149.63 : 6,223.41 = 2,588.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,149.63/6,223.41 = 2,588.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,149.63x = 6,223.41 × 2,588.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,149.63x = 16,111,474.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,111,474.98/4,149.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.63

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