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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,188.93, 5,779.49 and 2,596.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,188.93, 5,779.49 and 2,596.75 is: 3,582.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,188.93 : 5,779.49 = 2,596.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,188.93/5,779.49 = 2,596.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,188.93x = 5,779.49 × 2,596.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,188.93x = 15,007,890.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,007,890.66/4,188.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.75

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