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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.68, 5,770.62 and 2,588.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.68, 5,770.62 and 2,588.58 is: 3,573.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.68 : 5,770.62 = 2,588.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.68/5,770.62 = 2,588.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.68x = 5,770.62 × 2,588.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.68x = 14,937,711.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,937,711.52/4,180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.03

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