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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.31, 6,012.33 and 2,588.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.31, 6,012.33 and 2,588.67 is: 3,571.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.31 : 6,012.33 = 2,588.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.31/6,012.33 = 2,588.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.31x = 6,012.33 × 2,588.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.31x = 15,563,938.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,563,938.30/4,358.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.09

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