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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.22, 6,013.84 and 2,588.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.22, 6,013.84 and 2,588.48 is: 3,572.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.22 : 6,013.84 = 2,588.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.22/6,013.84 = 2,588.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.22x = 6,013.84 × 2,588.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.22x = 15,566,724.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,566,724.40/4,357.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.63

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