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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.60, 6,013.04 and 2,588.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.60, 6,013.04 and 2,588.86 is: 3,572.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.60 : 6,013.04 = 2,588.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.60/6,013.04 = 2,588.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.60x = 6,013.04 × 2,588.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.60x = 15,566,913.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,566,913.31/4,357.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.36

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