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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,280.74, 6,406.52 and 3,588.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,280.74, 6,406.52 and 3,588.19 is: 5,370.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,280.74 : 6,406.52 = 3,588.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,280.74/6,406.52 = 3,588.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,280.74x = 6,406.52 × 3,588.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,280.74x = 22,987,777.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,987,777.04/4,280.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,370.05

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