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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.92, 6,010.24 and 2,586.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.92, 6,010.24 and 2,586.70 is: 3,569.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.92 : 6,010.24 = 2,586.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.92/6,010.24 = 2,586.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.92x = 6,010.24 × 2,586.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.92x = 15,546,687.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,546,687.81/4,354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.91

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