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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.38, 6,013.70 and 2,588.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.38, 6,013.70 and 2,588.99 is: 3,573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.38 : 6,013.70 = 2,588.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.38/6,013.70 = 2,588.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.38x = 6,013.70 × 2,588.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.38x = 15,569,366.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,569,366.15/4,357.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.10

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