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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.58, 5,878.62 and 2,491.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.58, 5,878.62 and 2,491.08 is: 3,437.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.58 : 5,878.62 = 2,491.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.58/5,878.62 = 2,491.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.58x = 5,878.62 × 2,491.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.58x = 14,644,112.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,644,112.71/4,259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.92

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