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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.02, 6,476.55 and 2,588.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.02, 6,476.55 and 2,588.62 is: 3,879.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.02 : 6,476.55 = 2,588.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.02/6,476.55 = 2,588.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.02x = 6,476.55 × 2,588.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.02x = 16,765,326.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,765,326.86/4,322.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.05

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