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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.73, 6,015.22 and 2,589.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.73, 6,015.22 and 2,589.33 is: 3,574.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.73 : 6,015.22 = 2,589.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.73/6,015.22 = 2,589.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.73x = 6,015.22 × 2,589.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.73x = 15,575,405.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,575,405.69/4,357.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.20

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