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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.46, 6,511.46 and 2,586.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.46, 6,511.46 and 2,586.92 is: 3,880.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.46 : 6,511.46 = 2,586.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.46/6,511.46 = 2,586.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.46x = 6,511.46 × 2,586.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.46x = 16,844,626.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,844,626.10/4,340.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.84

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