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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.61, 6,012.03 and 2,588.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.61, 6,012.03 and 2,588.28 is: 3,572.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.61 : 6,012.03 = 2,588.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.61/6,012.03 = 2,588.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.61x = 6,012.03 × 2,588.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.61x = 15,560,817.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,560,817.01/4,355.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.59

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