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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.70, 5,771.33 and 2,588.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.70, 5,771.33 and 2,588.85 is: 3,572.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.70 : 5,771.33 = 2,588.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.70/5,771.33 = 2,588.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.70x = 5,771.33 × 2,588.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.70x = 14,941,107.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,941,107.67/4,181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.97

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