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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.34, 6,012.51 and 2,588.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.34, 6,012.51 and 2,588.94 is: 3,571.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.34 : 6,012.51 = 2,588.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.34/6,012.51 = 2,588.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.34x = 6,012.51 × 2,588.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.34x = 15,566,027.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,566,027.64/4,358.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.55

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